STATuTOrY RULES
1913. No. 182.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1912.
Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth—Regulation 184—Amendment.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby certify that, on account of urgency, the following Regulation under the Defence Act 1903-1912 should come into immediate operation, and, further, should be taken to have come into operation on and from the first day of December One thousand nine hundred and twelve, and make the Regulation to come into operation accordingly as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this thirtieth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and thirteen.
DENMAN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
E. D. MILLEN.
FINANCIAL AND ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS (PROVISIONAL) FOR THE MILITARY FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
Additions.
Regulation 184.
After sub-paragraph (h) add the following new sub-paragraphs:—
“(i). Officers on completion of the Staff College Course at Camberley or Quetta will, if practicable, remain in England or India for a further period of twelve months:—
(a) for attachment to the Staff at Army Headquarters or in commands for practical experience in Staff Work.
(b) for such other Instructional duties as may be authorized for them,
during that period.
The allowance to such officers shall be—
(a) If in India.—As prescribed far officers attending the Staff College Course in India.
(b) If in the United Kingdom.—As prescribed for officers attending the Staff College Course at Camberley.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1913, No. 182, titled "Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth", was enacted in 1913 to address the need for provisional financial and allowance regulations for the military forces of the Commonwealth. This legislative instrument was issued by the Governor-General in Council, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, under the authority granted by the Defence Act 1903-1912. The urgency of the matter necessitated immediate operation of the regulation, which was to be taken as having come into effect on the first day of December 1912. The policy objective of this provisional regulation was to ensure that officers completing the Staff College Course at Camberley or Quetta would gain practical experience by remaining in England or India for an additional twelve months, thereby enhancing their skills and capabilities in staff work and other instructional duties as authorised.
Scope and Application
The Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth, as amended by the Statutory Rules of 1913, No. 182, pertain specifically to officers who complete the Staff College Course at Camberley or Quetta, with the aim of facilitating their further attachment to staff roles in Army Headquarters or commands. These regulations are designed to ensure that such officers gain practical experience in staff work and undertake additional instructional duties as authorised. The allowances for these officers are prescribed based on their location, either in India or the United Kingdom, aligning with the allowances set for officers attending the Staff College Course in those respective regions. The regulation, issued under the Defence Act 1903-1912, is intended to provide immediate operational effect, underscoring the urgency of its provisions. The regulation applies to officers within the Commonwealth's military forces and aims to enhance their training and experience by mandating a twelve-month period of attachment post-course, subject to practicality.
Key Provisions
The key provisions of the Financial and Allowance Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth, particularly Regulation 184, stipulate that officers completing the Staff College Course at Camberley or Quetta are expected to remain in England or India for an additional twelve months (184(i)). During this period, these officers will be attached to the Staff at Army Headquarters or commands for practical experience in staff work, and may also undertake other instructional duties as authorised (184(i)(a) and (b)). The allowance for these officers is to be as prescribed for those attending the Staff College Course in India if they remain in India, or as prescribed for those attending the Staff College Course at Camberley if they remain in the United Kingdom (184(i)(b)(a) and (b)).
The obligations imposed by these regulations are clear and specific. Officers who have completed the Staff College Course are required to remain in their respective regions for an additional period to gain practical experience and potentially engage in instructional duties. The financial aspect of these regulations ensures that officers are provided with allowances equivalent to those prescribed for those still in the course. These regulations aim to ensure that officers gain the necessary experience and skills for effective military service.
Failure to comply with the provisions of Regulation 184 could result in various consequences. Although specific offences and penalties are not outlined in the provided text, non-compliance with regulations could potentially lead to disciplinary actions, financial penalties, or other administrative consequences. The seriousness of the breach and the context in which it occurs would determine the exact nature and extent of any penalties imposed. It is important for officers to adhere to these regulations to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of military training and operations.