STATUTORY RULES.
1912. No. 228.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903–1912.
Amendment to Universal Training Regulation 37.
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 make the Regulation to come into operation forthwith as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this fourth day of December, One thousand nine hundred and twelve.
DENMAN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
G. F. PEARCE.
REGULATIONS (PROVISIONAL) FOR UNIVERSAL TRAINING.
Part III.—Senior Cadets.
Amendment.
Regulation 37—At the beginning of the first line insert “(1)”, and insert new paragraph after line 20—
(2) The following certificates will be accepted in lieu of examination in the subjects for which the certificates were given, for the rank of Lieutenant, Captain, and Major in the Senior Cadets:—
(a) Drill.—A “Good” certificate obtained within two years of the date of examination at a School of Instruction for Infantry in lieu of the examination in “Drill.”
(b) Map Reading.—A “Good” certificate obtained within five years of the date of examination at a School of Instruction in Map Reading and Field Sketching in lieu of examination in “Map Reading.”
Delete the words “Officers will also be permitted to present themselves for the examination for similar rank in the Citizen Forces (see Regulation 42)”, and insert—
(3) “Officers will also be permitted to qualify for their rank or for promotion by undergoing the examination for officers of the Citizen Forces (see Regulation 42)”
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1912 No. 228, enacted under the Defence Act 1903–1912, aim to address the need for efficient and streamlined procedures in the training and certification of officers within the Australian Defence Force. Issued by the Governor-General in Council on 4 December 1912, these Provisional Regulations for Universal Training, specifically amending Regulation 37, reflect a policy objective to expedite the qualification process for senior cadets and officers by allowing recognised certificates from specified schools to be accepted in place of certain examinations. This amendment seeks to enhance the operational readiness and effectiveness of the Defence Force by reducing unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles in the certification process.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903–1912, as exemplified by Statutory Rules 1912 No. 228, specifically address the amendment of Universal Training Regulation 37. These regulations apply to senior cadets within the Commonwealth of Australia, focusing on the acceptance of certificates as substitutes for certain examinations required for the ranks of Lieutenant, Captain, and Major. The provisions delineate that a "Good" certificate in Drill, obtained within two years from a School of Instruction for Infantry, can replace the examination in Drill, and similarly, a "Good" certificate in Map Reading, obtained within five years from a School of Instruction in Map Reading and Field Sketching, can substitute the examination in Map Reading. The regulations also modify the process by which officers can qualify for rank or promotion, allowing them to undertake examinations for officers of the Citizen Forces as per Regulation 42. The scope of these regulations is confined to the Commonwealth and is intended to streamline the qualification process for senior cadets, thereby ensuring they meet the necessary standards for their respective ranks.
Key Provisions
The Statutory Rules 1912 No. 228, under the Defence Act 1903–1912, amend the Universal Training Regulation 37 by introducing new provisions for Senior Cadets. The key change (Regulation 37(2)) allows for specific certificates to be accepted in place of examinations for the ranks of Lieutenant, Captain, and Major within the Senior Cadets. For the subject of Drill, a "Good" certificate from a School of Instruction for Infantry obtained within two years prior to the examination date is acceptable. Similarly, for Map Reading, a "Good" certificate from a School of Instruction in Map Reading and Field Sketching obtained within five years is acceptable. Furthermore, the amendment deletes the previous provision allowing officers to present themselves for examination in the Citizen Forces and replaces it (Regulation 37(3)) with a requirement for officers to qualify for their rank or for promotion by undergoing the examination for officers of the Citizen Forces, as outlined in Regulation 42.
The Act imposes several obligations on parties affected by these regulations. Senior Cadets seeking promotion to Lieutenant, Captain, or Major must now obtain the specified certificates if they wish to forego the relevant examinations. These certificates must be obtained from recognised institutions within the stipulated timeframes. Additionally, officers aiming for similar ranks in the Citizen Forces must now undergo the examination process as outlined in Regulation 42, rather than simply presenting themselves for examination. These obligations ensure that the qualifications and standards for military ranks are consistently met through recognised qualifications or approved examinations.
Breach of these regulations could result in serious consequences. If Senior Cadets fail to obtain the required certificates within the specified timeframes or if they do not comply with the examination requirements for the Citizen Forces, they may be ineligible for promotion. Such non-compliance could be viewed as a failure to meet the necessary standards for military advancement, potentially affecting their career progression within the defence forces. Although the statutory rules do not explicitly state penalties for these breaches, the consequences of not meeting the outlined requirements would likely be severe within the military context, including potential demotion or exclusion from promotion considerations.