STATUTORY RULES.
1941. No. 153.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1941.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1941.
Dated this ninth day of July, 1941.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for the Army.
Amendments of the Australian Military Regulations.†
Precedence of corps.
1. Regulation 68 of the Australian Military Regulations is amended—
(a) by inserting in sub-regulation (1.), after the words “The Australian Light Horse,”, the words “The Australian Armoured Corps,”; and
(b) by omitting from that sub-regulation the words “The Australian Tank Corps,”.
Units.
2. Regulation 84 of the Australian Military Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (3.) the words “the Australian Tank Corps” and inserting in their stead the words “a regiment or battalion of the Australian Armoured Corps”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1941.
† Statutory Rules 1927, No. 149, as amended by Statutory Rules 1928, Nos. 23, 28 and 126; 1929, No. 123; 1930, Nos. 26, 67 and 92; 1931, No. 13; 1932, Nos. 80, 87 and 125; 1933, Nos. 49 and 77; 1934, Nos. 26, and 80; 1935, Nos. 99 and 109; 1936, Nos. 21, 44 and 100; 1937, No. 45; 1938, Nos. 75, 90 and 93; 1939, Nos. 31, 51, 58, 115, 123, 134, 160 and 173; 1940, Nos. 2, 16, 29, 59, 150, 183, 184, 185, 186, 199, 237, 252, 272 and 273; and 1941, Nos. 3, 4, 14, and 43.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
2907.—16/12.5.1941.—Price 3d.
Overview
Statutory Rules 1941 No. 153, enacted by the Governor-General in Council, amends the Australian Military Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1941 to reflect the evolving structure of the Australian Defence Force. These regulations were introduced to address the need for up-to-date military organisation structures in response to the changing defence requirements of the time. The amendments include the incorporation of the Australian Armoured Corps and the reclassification of units previously associated with the Australian Tank Corps. The policy objective is to ensure that the Australian Military Regulations remain relevant and effective in governing the defence force as it adapts to new operational realities.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1941 No. 153, made under the Defence Act 1903-1941, concern amendments to the Australian Military Regulations and provide specific instructions on the precedence of military corps and the restructuring of units. These regulations apply to the Australian Defence Force, including its personnel and entities, and are applicable on a national level across Australia. The regulations specify changes to the military hierarchy and the reclassification of units within the Australian Armed Forces, particularly the Australian Armoured Corps and its integration over the Australian Tank Corps. These changes are designed to streamline the organisation and command structure within the Defence Force. While the regulations themselves do not explicitly mention any exclusions or thresholds, they are subject to further clarification or modification through subordinate instruments which may provide additional details or specific application scenarios.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1941, enacted in 1941, introduce amendments to the Australian Military Regulations (AMR). Specifically, Regulation 68(1) is altered to insert the Australian Armoured Corps into the precedence of corps, while also omitting the Australian Tank Corps from this list (Reg. 1(a) and (b)). Furthermore, Regulation 84(3) is modified to replace the Australian Tank Corps with a regiment or battalion of the Australian Armoured Corps (Reg. 2). These changes reflect an organisational restructuring within the military, recognising the Australian Armoured Corps as a distinct entity and reassigning units previously associated with the Australian Tank Corps to this new corps.
These regulations impose clear organisational and structural obligations on the military units involved. They require that the Australian Armoured Corps be recognised as a distinct entity in the military hierarchy, superseding the Australian Tank Corps. Units previously designated as part of the Australian Tank Corps must now be reclassified as part of the Australian Armoured Corps, with the specific designation being a regiment or battalion within this new corps (Reg. 2). These changes necessitate administrative updates in records, communication, and reporting structures to reflect the new organisational alignment.
Failure to comply with these regulations could result in significant consequences. While the specific legal repercussions are not detailed in the text, non-compliance with Defence Act regulations generally could lead to administrative penalties, disciplinary action against personnel, or even legal proceedings. Such actions could potentially disrupt military operations and affect the efficiency and effectiveness of the armed forces. It is essential for all military units to adhere strictly to these amendments to avoid any negative repercussions.