Naval Reserve Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1924. No. 146.

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1918.

I, THE DEPUTY OF 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 1910-1918, to come into operation forthwith, unless otherwise specified herein.

Dated this twenty-sixth day of September, 1924.

STRADBROKE,

Deputy of the Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

E. K. BOWDEN,

Minister of State for Defence.

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Amendment of Naval Reserve Regulations.

(Statutory Rules 1922, No. 165, as amended to present date.)

1. Wherever appearing throughout these Regulations the words “Chief Writer”, “First Writer”, “Second Writer” and “Third Writer” are omitted as from 4th March, 1924, and the following words are, respectively, inserted in their stead:—“Chief Petty Officer Writer”, “Petty Officer Writer” “Leading Writer” and “Writer”.

2. Regulation 23 is amended by omitting from the second and third lines the words “and who volunteers” and inserting in their stead the words “shall be discharged from the Reserve, provided that any volunteer”.

3. Regulation 28 is amended as from 1st July, 1924, by adding at the end thereof the following sub-regulations:—

“(3) The seniority of an officer of the Military or Accountant Branch in his new rank shall be determined on the results of the prescribed examination for the rank. Each officer shall be awarded a certificate for each of the three groups of subjects in which he is examined. The certificates shall be of three classes. Each first class certificate shall entitle an officer to have his seniority antedated by one month, and each second class certificate by one half-month from the date on which the promotion takes effect. No time will be gained for third class certificates.

(4) Promotions of officers of the Military or Accountant Branch will be considered by the Naval Board annually in the month of June.”

4. Regulation 31 is amended by inserting at the beginning of sub-regulation (2) the words “On attaining the age of 26 years, an Officer’s appointment shall be terminated, provided that”.

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5. Regulation 36 is amended by omitting the words “Midshipman (E)” and inserting in their stead the words “Engineer Midshipman.”

6. Regulation 42 is repealed and the following regulation is inserted in its stead:—

“42. A candidate for appointment as Midshipman, Engineer Midshipman, or Paymaster Midshipman must be a Senior Naval Cadet who has been classified “efficient” during his service under Part XII. of the Defence Act, and must possess such qualifications and pass such examinations as are prescribed, except as provided in regulation 43”.

7. Regulation 43 is amended by omitting from the second line the words “Midshipman (E)” and from the seventh line the words “for three years” and inserting respectively in their stead the words “Engineer Midshipman” and the word “and”.

8. Regulation 44 is amended by omitting the words “Midshipman (E)” and inserting in their stead the words “Engineer Midshipman”.

9. Regulation 45 is amended by omitting the words “Midshipmen (E)” and inserting in their stead the words “Engineer Midshipmen”.

10. After regulation 53 the following regulation is inserted:—

“53a.—The examinations referred to in this section shall be such as the Naval Board may from time to time direct”.

11. Regulation 60 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following sub-regulation:—

“(2) The Commission of an Officer who has volunteered for further Naval service, and who fails to perform the training required by regulation 67, may be cancelled, but he may be placed on the Retired List if qualified”.

12. Regulation 64 is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (2) the words “Midshipman (E)” and inserting in their stead the words “Engineer Midshipman”.

13. Regulation 67 is repealed and the following is inserted in its stead:—

“67. A member of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve who has completed the Naval Service required from time to time under the provisions of Part XII. of the Defence Act, shall be required to pass all examinations necessary before being promoted, and, if he volunteers for further Naval Service, shall be required to perform such training as may be ordered by the Director as necessary to maintain his efficiency, attain a higher standard of proficiency, or to qualify for promotion. The period of training required of such members under this regulation shall not, except with Naval Board approval, exceed 35 days in any training year exclusive of travelling time”.

14. Regulation 72 is amended by omitting the words “and to afford opportunities to those who desire to attain a higher standard of proficiency or to qualify for promotion.”


15. After regulation 72 the following regulation is inserted:—

“72a. A member of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve may, with the approval of the Naval Board—

(i) undergo special qualifying courses or courses of instruction in H.M.A. Ships or Training Establishments provided that the total period of such courses shall not exceed three months during a member’s service in the R.A.N.R.

(ii) if he volunteers, serve in one of H.M.A. Ships or Naval Establishments for such period as the Naval Board may require.”

16. Regulation 209 is amended as follows:—

(1) by omitting from the third line of sub-regulation (1) the word “and” and by adding in the last line after the word “causes” the words “, and for time necessarily spent in travelling from a member’s Sub-District to H.M.A. Ship, Establishment or Camp for training or service and in returning therefrom”.

(2) by inserting after sub-regulation (1) the following sub-regulation:—

“(1a) Payment of pay at the rates prescribed in regulation 208 shall be made for all training performed under the provisions of regulation 67”.

17. Regulation 216 is amended by inserting after the word “while” in the first line of sub-regulation (1) the words “travelling to and from and” and by inserting after the word “Establishments” in the second line the words “as provided for in regulation 72a”.

18. Regulation 217 is amended as follows:—

(1) by inserting after the word “Establishments” in the second line the words “as provided for in regulation 72a”.

(2) by inserting after the word “period” in the fourth line the words “and while travelling to and from the Ship or Establishment”.

(3) by omitting from the seventh line the words “deferred pay being paid with active pay” and inserting in their stead the words “including deferred pay”.

(4) by omitting from the seventh, eighth, and ninth lines the words “a Lieutenant of four years’ seniority may be paid at the same rate as a Lieutenant of the Sea-going Force of four years’ service” and inserting in their stead the words “actual mobilized service during war or emergency in a confirmed rank shall count for increase of pay in that rank”.

19. Regulation 228 is amended by adding at the end of sub-regulation (1) the following sub-clause:—

“(za) For examination of members of the Auxiliary Services with a view to dental treatment ......2s. 6d.”.

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

Overview

The Naval Defence Act 1910-1918 established the framework for Australia's naval defence and laid the groundwork for subsequent regulations to govern the operations and administration of the Royal Australian Navy. In 1924, Statutory Rules No. 146 were enacted by the Deputy of the Governor-General, Stradbroke, with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. These regulations aimed to address specific administrative and operational gaps identified within the Naval Defence Act, particularly concerning the structure and procedures of the Naval Reserve. The policy objective of these regulations was to ensure the efficiency, organisation, and readiness of the Naval Reserve, facilitating a more structured approach to promotions, training, and the management of personnel within the Navy. The regulations introduced a series of amendments to the Naval Reserve Regulations, including changes to the titles and responsibilities of certain positions, adjustments to the criteria for promotions and discharges, and the establishment of a more defined examination process for officers seeking advancement. These changes were intended to streamline the administrative processes within the Naval Reserve, ensuring that the personnel were adequately trained and qualified for their roles. The regulations also introduced provisions for the payment of training and travel allowances, further supporting the efficient operation of the Naval Reserve. By implementing these changes, the regulations sought to enhance the overall effectiveness and preparedness of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve.

Scope and Application

The Naval Defence Act 1910-1918 Regulations 1924 apply to members of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve, officers of the Military or Accountant Branch, and candidates for appointment as Midshipman, Engineer Midshipman, or Paymaster Midshipman within the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations modify existing Naval Reserve Regulations, updating titles, amending the process for promotions and examinations, and outlining requirements for training and service. The geographic reach of these regulations is national, applying across all states and territories of Australia. Notably, these regulations also extend their application through subordinate instruments, allowing for further modifications and clarifications by the Naval Board. Certain exclusions and exemptions may apply, particularly in relation to the specific qualifications and examinations required for appointments and promotions. The regulations provide detailed provisions for the conduct and administration of the Naval Reserve, including pay and allowances, service requirements, and the conditions under which members may be discharged or placed on the Retired List.

Key Provisions

The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918 (C1924L00146) primarily revise the Naval Reserve Regulations, as amended to date. Firstly, the regulations amend the titles of certain writer positions to reflect new ranks (Regulation 1). Secondly, they alter the conditions for discharge from the Naval Reserve, removing the need for volunteers to be discharged and instead automatically discharging those who fail to meet certain criteria (Regulation 2). Thirdly, they introduce new provisions for seniority and promotion of officers in the Military or Accountant Branch, stipulating that seniority is determined by examination results, with certificates influencing the date of promotion (Regulation 28). Fourthly, the regulations set an age limit for officers, terminating appointments at age 26 (Regulation 31). Additionally, they update terminology to refer to Engineer Midshipmen instead of Midshipmen (E) (Regulations 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 14). These Regulations impose several obligations on the parties involved. Members of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve must meet specific qualifications and pass prescribed examinations to be considered for appointments such as Midshipman, Engineer Midshipman, or Paymaster Midshipman (Regulation 42). They must also complete necessary examinations and training to be eligible for promotion, and undergo additional training if they volunteer for further Naval service (Regulations 67, 72a). Furthermore, the Naval Board is tasked with considering promotions annually and approving special courses or extended service (Regulations 28, 72a). Officers are required to perform the training specified by regulation 67, and failure to do so may result in the cancellation of their commission, though they may be placed on the Retired List if qualified (Regulation 60). The Regulations establish several potential consequences for non-compliance. The most significant consequence is the cancellation of an officer’s commission for failing to complete required training (Regulation 60). Additionally, while the regulations do not explicitly detail criminal or civil penalties for other breaches, non-compliance with the outlined procedures for promotions, examinations, and training may result in administrative actions or disciplinary measures. The regulations do not specify maximum penalties for breaches, implying that such consequences would be determined through the established Naval disciplinary processes.

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