Royal Military College of Australia Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1923. No. 2.

 

REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1918.

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 1903-1918, to come into operation forthwith.

Dated this third day of January, 1923.

FORSTER,

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

GRANVILLE RYRIE,

For Minister of State for Defence.

 

REGULATIONS FOR THE ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF AUSTRALIA, 1921.

Amendments.

(A.) Regulation 13 is repealed and the following regulation substituted:—

“13. The College shall, subject to the control of the Military Board, be under the command and administration of a Commandant who shall be an officer of the Military Forces.”

(B.) Regulation 17 is repealed and the following regulation substituted:—

“17. The establishment of the Corps of Staff Cadets shall be as approved by the Military Board.”

(C.) Regulation 18 is repealed and the following regulation is substituted:—

“18. The Corps of Staff Cadets shall be organized in a manner similar to a battalion of Infantry. Military members of the Staff of the College may be allotted for duty as officers of the Corps, such allotment being notified in College Orders.”

(D.) Regulation 19 is repealed and the following regulation is substituted:—

“19. The Establishment of the Staff of the College shall be as approved by the Military Board.”

(E.) Regulations 20 and 21 are repealed and the following regulations are substituted:—

“20. (i) The duties of the Staff of the College shall be as approved by the Commandant of the College and notified in the Standing Orders of the College.

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(ii) Military Members of the Staff of the College may, with the approval of the Military Board, be detailed for temporary duty other than at the College.

(iii) The duties of a District Finance Officer as prescribed in Financial and Allowance Regulations 15-21 shall as far as applicable apply to the Accountant of the College.

21. The Commandant of the College may appoint officers at the College to be Commanding Officers, for purposes of discipline, of any persons subject to military law who are serving at the College.”

(F.) Regulation 23 is repealed and the following regulation is substituted:—

“23. (1) The Commandant of the College may, in relation to the suspension of an officer or soldier serving at the College, exercise all the powers of a ‘‘formation, &c., commander” within the meaning of the Australian Military Regulations for the time being in force.

(2) The Commandant of the College may order the suspension from duty of any civilian member of the Staff or civilian employee at the College and may remove any suspension so ordered.”

(G.) Regulation 70 is repealed.

(H.) Regulation 73 is repealed and the following regulation is substituted:—

“73. The Commandant is authorized:—

(a) To approve of all requisitions for supplies for the conduct and maintenance of the College within the votes on the Estimates which are governed by regulations.

(b) To approve of expenditure under the Divisions or Sub-divisions of any vote for the College, provided that he has satisfied himself that funds are available, that the requirements for the remaining period of the financial year will not involve the necessity for applying for additional funds on any vote concerned; that there is nothing irregular in the character of the expenditure, and that it is not an allowance or payment to any cadet or member of the College Staff except such as is governed by regulations and does not require Ministerial approval. No new vote or item shall be operated on or expenditure incurred, in connexion therewith without approval from Head-quarters, until such vote or item has been passed by Parliament.

(c) To approve of the payment of claims for overtime or Sunday pay provided that such are in order and correct in every particular.

(d) To appoint and engage and discharge, dismiss or remove all temporary civilian employees.

(e) To assign quarters.

(f) To reduce the rates of Travelling Allowances payable under Financial and Allowance Regulations or disallow any claim when the circumstances appear to justify such a course.

(I.) Regulation 82 is repealed.

(J.) Regulation 84 is repealed.


(K.) Part (ii) of Appendix V. is amended by deleting the table in Division I.—“Military subjects,” and substituting the following:—

Subject.

Marks.

1. Tactics...........................................................

The subject matter contained in Infantry Training, Volume II. War 1921 (provisional) and in Field Service Regulations, Volume II., Operations 1920 (provisional) Chapters I. to V., VII., and VIII. or corresponding matter contained in any subsequently issued manuals

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2. Military Engineering..................................................

The subject matter contained in the Manual of Field Works (all Arms 1921 (provisional), Chapters I., II., III., IV., VI., VII., VIII. (less Sections 58 and 59), X., XI., XII., XIII., XIV. or corresponding matter contained in any subsequently issued manuals

N.B.—Omit Appendices.

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3. Map Reading, Field Sketching and Surveying.................................

The subject matter contained in the Manual of Map Reading and Field Sketching, 1921. Chapters I., II., III., IV., V., VI., VII., VIII., IX., X., XI., XII., XIII., XV., XVI., XIX., XX., XXI., XXII.

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(L.) Part (ii) of Appendix V. is amended by deleting the table in Division II.—“Drills and Exercises,” and substituting the following:—

Subject.

Marks.

4. Drill............................................................

At least two questions will be asked on each of the following sub-heads:—

Infantry Training, Volume I., Training 1922 (provisional)

(а) Squad Drill with and without arms.

(b) Platoon Drill.

(c) Company Drill.

(d) Battalion Drill.

(e) Guards

or corresponding matter contained in any subsequently issued manual.

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5. Musketry.........................................................

Subject matter contained in Musketry Regulations, Part I. 1909, reprint 1914, with amendments

(a) Chapter II. Sections 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 12

(b) Chapter III., omitting trajectory and range tables.

(c) Chapter IV. Sections 36-54, 63, 64.

(d) Chapter V. Sections 65-68.

or corresponding matter contained in any subsequently issued manual.

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6. Signalling.........................................................

Subject matter contained in Signal Training, Part I.—Visual Telegraphy—1919.

(a) Sending and Reading Semaphore, eight words a minute.

(b) Small Flag (Morse), six words a minute.

(c) Large Flag Drill.

(d) Knowledge of the Message Form,

or corresponding matter contained in any subsequently issued manual.

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(M.) Paragraph 4 of Appendix VI. is amended by deleting sub-paragraph (e) and substituting the following paragraph:—

(e) Eyesight.—The following are the regulations for examination of eyesight:—

A candidate will be considered fit—

(i)   If his vision without the aid of glasses is not less than 6/18th with each eye, provided that with


the aid of glasses, if necessary, his vision is not less than 6/6ths in one eye (R. or L.) and 6/12ths in the other.

(ii) If his vision in one eye (R. or L.) without the aid of glasses is not less than 6/36ths, provided that his vision in the other eye without the aid of glasses is not less than 6/6ths.

(iii) Each eye must have a full field of vision as tested by hand movements, otherwise the candidate will be rejected.

(iv) Squint or any morbid condition of the eyes or of the lid of either eye liable to risk of aggravation or recurrence will cause the rejection of the candidate.

(v) Inability to distinguish the principal colours will not be regarded as a cause of rejection, but the fact will be noted in the proceedings and the candidate will be informed.

(vi) The degree of acuteness of vision of all candidates for commissions will be entered in the proceedings in the following manner:—

V.R. = ...................;

with glasses = ............

V.L. = ...................;

with glasses = ............

No relaxation of the standard of vision shall be allowed.

 

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

Overview

Statutory Rules 1923 No. 2, the Regulations for the Royal Military College of Australia, 1921, were enacted under the Defence Act 1903-1918. These regulations were introduced to address the need for updated administrative and operational guidelines for the Royal Military College of Australia, ensuring that the institution was managed effectively and in accordance with contemporary military standards and practices. The regulations were made by the Governor-General in Council, acting on advice from the Federal Executive Council and the Minister of State for Defence, with the aim of refining the governance and operational framework of the College. The policy objective was to establish a clear and structured command and administrative system, ensuring that the College functions efficiently and aligns with the overarching defence objectives of the Commonwealth. The regulations provide a detailed reorganisation of the College's command structure, detailing the roles and responsibilities of the Commandant and other military staff, alongside adjustments to the curriculum and the establishment of the Corps of Staff Cadets. This legislative instrument underscores the importance of a well-defined hierarchy and the integration of military training with academic and professional development, thereby enhancing the overall readiness and effectiveness of future military leaders.

Scope and Application

The Regulations for the Royal Military College of Australia, 1921, provide detailed provisions for the governance, administration, and operational procedures of the College under the Defence Act 1903-1918. These regulations apply specifically to the Royal Military College of Australia, its Commandant, and the Staff of the College, as well as to the Corps of Staff Cadets. The regulations outline the command structure, the roles and duties of the Commandant and Staff, and the procedures for the organisation and discipline of the Corps of Staff Cadets. They are subject to the overall control of the Military Board, which approves the establishment and duties of the Staff and the Corps, and they provide for the Commandant’s authority over the College’s administration, finances, and personnel matters. The regulations also include specific provisions for the academic curriculum and the standards for cadets' physical fitness, particularly eyesight. The scope of the regulations is limited to the internal operations of the College, with certain administrative and financial controls subject to approval by the Military Board or other higher authorities as specified. The regulations do not extend beyond the bounds of the College, and any broader defence-related matters would be governed by other provisions of the Defence Act and associated legislation.

Key Provisions

The Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1918, as amended, lay out the governance and operational framework for the Royal Military College of Australia (RMCA). Regulation 13 stipulates that the College is to be under the command and administration of a Commandant who must be an officer of the Military Forces, subject to the oversight of the Military Board. Regulation 17 sets the establishment of the Corps of Staff Cadets, which is to be approved by the Military Board, while Regulation 18 mandates that the Corps be organised similarly to a battalion of Infantry. Furthermore, Regulation 19 dictates that the establishment of the College's Staff is also to be approved by the Military Board, and Regulation 20 outlines that the duties of the College Staff are to be approved by the Commandant and communicated through the College's Standing Orders. Regulation 21 empowers the Commandant to appoint officers as Commanding Officers for disciplinary purposes among individuals subject to military law at the College. These Regulations impose several obligations on the parties involved. The Commandant is responsible for the overall command and administration of the College and must ensure compliance with the approved regulations and directives from the Military Board. The Commandant's duties include approving requisitions for supplies and expenditure, managing the payment of overtime and Sunday pay claims, appointing and managing civilian employees, and assigning quarters. Additionally, the Commandant has the authority to reduce rates of Travelling Allowances and disallow claims when justified. The Military Board must approve the establishment of the Corps of Staff Cadets and the College Staff, ensuring that these entities are organised and operating within the parameters set by the Regulations. Failure to comply with these Regulations may result in various consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the text, breaches of the Regulations could potentially lead to disciplinary action against the Commandant, staff members, or cadets. The Commandant has the power to suspend officers or soldiers serving at the College and may also suspend or remove civilian staff members or employees. Any irregular or unauthorised expenditure or claims could also result in financial penalties or corrective actions. Furthermore, any failure to adhere to the standards for eyesight, as outlined in Regulation M, could lead to the rejection of candidates for commissions at the College.

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