Naval Forces Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1918. No. 318.

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1912.

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 Naval Defence Act 1910-1912 to come into operation on and from the 1st October, 1918.

Dated this fourth day of December, 1918.

R. M. FERGUSON,

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

A. POYNTON,

for Minister of State for the Navy.

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Amendment of Naval Forces Regulations.

(Statutory Rules 1906, No. 20, as amended to present date.)

1. Regulation 80 is amended by adding the following Tables I., II., and III.:—

Table I.—Chief Petty Officers.

1 Jacket, Double-breasted cloth........

Single-breasted serge to be issued in lieu until further notice.

1 „ Single-breasted serge.......

 

2 „ Single-breasted duck.......

Vict. Chief Petty Officers, Chief Writers, and Engine-room Artificers excluded.

2 Tunics, drill...................

 

1 Waistcoat, cloth.................

Serge to be issued in lieu until further notice.

1 „ serge..................

 

1 Pair Trousers, cloth..............

Serge to be issued in lieu until further notice.

1 „ „ serge.............

 

4 „ „ duck..............

 

2 Caps, blue cloth, peak.............

 

3 Covers for Caps.................

 

3 Vests, flannel..................

 

2 Pair Drawers...................

 

2 Shirts, white...................

2 „ soft, white..............

4 Soft white shirts may be issued.

4 „ check, blue..............

 

6 Collars, white..................

May be soft collars.

6 „ check.................

 

2 Neckties, black, silk..............

 

2 Bows, black, silk ................

 

2 Pair Socks....................

 

1 Pair Half Boots.................

 

1 Combination Suit................

Engine-room Artificers only.

1 Pair Braces....................

 

1 „ Bathing Drawers..........

 

1 Soap Bag.....................

 

1 Set Brushes, boot................

 

1 Brush, hair....................

 

1 „ clothes................

 

1 „ tooth..................

 

1 Comb, horn...................

 


Table I.—Chief Petty Officers—continued.

2 Towels......................

 

1 Type........................

 

1 Housewife....................

 

1 Clothes Chest..................

 

1 Jacket Overall, bluette............

1 Trousers „ „ ...........

Artisan Ratings only.

Table II.—Ratings Dressed as Seamen.

3 Jumpers, serge..................

 

3 Pair Trousers, serge..............

 

2 Jumpers, duck, uniform............

 

3 „ „ working.............

 

4 Pair Trousers, duck..............

 

3 Collars, blue jean................

 

2 Caps, white duck................

 

1 Box, cap.....................

 

1 Hat, sennet....................

 

1 Case, calico, for hat..............

 

2 Ribbons, hat...................

 

2 Handkerchiefs, black, silk..........

 

2 Pair Socks....................

 

1 „ Boots..................

 

3 Vests, flannel..................

 

1 Jersey.......................

 

1 Knife........................

 

2 Lanyards.....................

 

1 Soap Bag.....................

 

1 Comb, horn...................

 

1 Set Brushes, boot................

 

1 „ „ hair................

 

1 ,, ,, clothes..............

 

1 „ ,, tooth...............

 

1 Type........................

 

1 Ditty Box.....................

 

24 Clothes Stops.................

 

2 Pair Drawers...................

 

2 Towels......................

 

1 Belt, waist, with pouches...........

 

1 Pair Bathing Drawers.............

 

1 Pair Fearnought Trousers...........

Stoker Ratings only

1 Housewife....................

 

1 Combination Suit, bluette..........

Stoker Ratings only.

1 Jacket Overall „ ............

1 Trousers ,, „...........

Seamen Ratings only.

Table III.—Ratings not Dressed as Seamen.

1 Jacket, Double-breasted, cloth.......

Single-breasted serge suit to be issued in lieu to Officers’ Stewards and Cooks, 3rd Class.

1 Waistcoat, cloth.................

 

1 Pair Trousers, cloth..............

Single-breasted serge suit to be issued in lieu to other Ratings, until further notice.

1 Jacket, Single-breasted, serge........

 

1 Waistcoat, serge................

 

1 Pair Trousers, serge..............

 

2 Jackets, Single-breasted, duck.......

Victualling Ratings, Writers, and Engine-room Artificers, 5th Class, excluded.

4 Pair Trousers, duck..............

 

2 Tunics, drill...................

 

2 Caps, blue cloth, with peak.........

 

3 Covers for cap..................

 


Table III.—Ratings not Dressed as Seamen—continued.

3 Vests, flannel....................

 

2 Pair Drawers.....................

 

2 Shirts, white.....................

2 „ white, soft................

4 soft white shirts may be issued in lieu.

2 „ check....................

 

6 Collars, white....................

May be soft Collars.

6 „ check....................

 

2 Bows, black, silk..................

 

2 Neckties, black, silk................

 

2 Pair Socks.......................

 

1 Pair Half Boots...................

 

2 Towels.........................

 

1 Type..........................

 

1 Bag, soap.......................

 

1 Comb, horn......................

 

1 Set Brushes, boot..................

 

1 Brush, hair......................

 

1 „ clothes...................

 

1 „ tooth....................

 

1 Box, ditty.......................

 

1 ,, cap.....................

 

24 Clothes Stops....................

 

1 Pair Braces......................

 

1 „ Bathing Drawers............

 

1 Jacket Overall, bluette...............

1 Pair Trousers Overall, bluette..........

Artisan Ratings only.

2 Aprons.........................

Cook Ratings only.

2. Tables I., II., and III., following regulation 81 (Statutory Rules 1911, No. 178) are to be omitted.

 

 

Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by H. J. Green, Acting Government Printer for the State of Victoria.

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1918, No. 318, Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1912, were enacted to address the need for updated regulations governing the naval forces, specifically in relation to the uniform and equipment for personnel. This legislative instrument was introduced by the Governor-General in Council, in accordance with the authority vested in them under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1912. The primary objective of these regulations was to provide a comprehensive update to the existing Naval Forces Regulations, addressing the changing needs of the naval personnel and ensuring uniformity and efficiency within the naval forces. These regulations came into effect on the 1st of October, 1918, and involved significant amendments to the existing regulations, including the addition of new tables detailing the uniform and equipment for various ranks and roles within the naval forces. The regulations also provided for the omission of certain tables that were deemed outdated or no longer applicable. This update aimed to address the problem of outdated and inconsistent regulations, ensuring that naval personnel were equipped with appropriate and standardised uniform and equipment, thereby maintaining the operational effectiveness of the naval forces.

Scope and Application

The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1912, as outlined in Statutory Rules 1918, No. 318, pertain to the amendment of the Naval Forces Regulations, specifically affecting the dress and equipment of various categories of naval personnel, including Chief Petty Officers, Ratings Dressed as Seamen, and Ratings not Dressed as Seamen. These regulations apply to members of the naval forces within the Commonwealth of Australia, detailing specific changes to uniform items and allowances, with certain exclusions such as Victualling Ratings, Writers, and Engine-room Artificers, 5th Class. The amendments come into operation from 1st October 1918, and certain items, such as serge suits and soft collars, are to be issued in lieu of specified uniforms until further notice. The regulations also include detailed tables listing the types and quantities of clothing, accessories, and equipment to be provided, reflecting adjustments to naval personnel's attire and operational requirements during this period.

Key Provisions

The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1912 (C1918L00318) primarily concern the amendment of the Naval Forces Regulations. Regulation 80 is amended by adding three new tables that detail the issue of uniforms and equipment for Chief Petty Officers, Ratings dressed as Seamen, and Ratings not dressed as Seamen (Regulation 1). These tables specify the types and quantities of clothing, accessories, and personal items to be provided to different categories of naval personnel. Regulation 2 mandates the omission of certain tables following regulation 81 (Statutory Rules 1911, No. 178), indicating a streamlining of the regulations by removing outdated or redundant provisions. These Regulations impose specific obligations on the naval authorities to ensure that all enlisted personnel receive the appropriate uniform items and equipment as outlined in the newly added tables. For instance, Chief Petty Officers are to be provided with single-breasted serge jackets and trousers until further notice, while Ratings dressed as Seamen should receive serge jumpers, duck trousers, and other specified items (Regulation 1). These obligations extend to the timely and correct distribution of all listed items to ensure that all naval personnel are adequately outfitted according to their roles and rank. Failure to comply with these Regulations can result in administrative and possibly disciplinary consequences for naval authorities. While the specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in the text, breaches of such Regulations could lead to formal complaints, reviews, or investigations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1912. The seriousness of the consequences would depend on the extent of the non-compliance and its impact on naval operations and personnel welfare.

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