Universal Training Regulations (Amendment) (Provisional)

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STATuTOrY RULEs.

1913. No. 162

PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1912.

Amendment to Universal Training Regulation 18.

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 seventeenth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and thirteen.

DENMAN,

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

G. F. PEARCE.

REGULATIONS (PROVISIONAL) FOR UNIVERSAL TRAINING.

Part II.—Registrations.

Amendment.

Regulation 18—

Regulation 18 is cancelled and the following substituted therefor:—

“18. (1) The following shall be the prescribed information which shall be entered, as provided by Section 146 of the Act, in the Record Book and Company Roll Book, namely:—

(a) In the Record Book—

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I.—Personal information, including the name in full, occupation, postal address of place of abode, and date of birth of person liable to be trained, together with the name in full, occupation, and postal address of his parent or guardian.

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II.—Exemptions from training;

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III.—Details of medical examination

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IV.—Change of address or occupation.

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V.—Promotions, appointments, certificates of examination, badges, &c.

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VI.—Clothing, arms, and equipment issued during Senior Cadet service and service in the Citizen Forces.

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VII.—Clothing, arms, and equipment returned.

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VIII.—Annual inspection of arms.

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IX.—Annual inspection of equipment.

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X.—Charges for loss and deterioration to arms, equipment, clothing, or other Government property.

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XI.—Fines and payments.

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XII.—Punishments.

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XIII.—Distinctions.

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XIV.—Details of Senior Cadet service.

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XV.—Details of service carried out in the Citizen Forces.

(b) In the Company Roll Book—

Names and ranks of persons belonging to the troop, squadron, battery, company, or other similar unit; particulars of drills held and the dates thereof, including, in the Citizen Forces, Camps of Continuous Training; information showing whether each member has or has not attended each drill, provided that for this purpose the letter “P” shall denote “Present,” the letter “L” “Absent with leave,” the letter “A” “Absent without leave,” and the letter “S” “Absent through sickness duly certified.”

(2) In the case of Senior Cadets and persons liable for training in the Citizen Forces not allotted to a unit, the following shall be the prescribed persons authorized to make entries in the Record Book, namely:—

(a) An Area Officer or Officer of the Permanent Forces for entries in Tables I., II., V., X., XI., XIII., XIV., and XV.

(b) For entries in Tables IV., VI., and VII., as in (a) or a Warrant or Non-commissioned Officer of the Permanent Forces.

(c) For entries in Table III., the Area Medical Officer or other person authorized as the prescribed medical authority.

(d) Authorized inspectors for entries in Tables VIII. and IX.

(e) For entries in Table XII. (Punishments), the Officer awarding the punishment, but in the case of punishment by a Civil Court, as in (a).

(3) In the case of Senior Cadets, the following shall be the prescribed persons authorized to make entries in the Company Roll Book, namely—

An Officer, Warrant Officer, or Non-commissioned Officer not below the rank of Corporal.

(4) The Duplicate Record Book shall, in the case of Senior Cadets and persons liable for training in the Citizen Forces not allotted to a unit, be retained by the Area Officer, and in the case of those resident in “Exempt Areas” by the District Commandant or other Officer authorized by him.

(5) The Company Roll Book shall, in the case of Senior Cadets, be kept by the Officer commanding the Company or Detachment, or by an Area Officer.”

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 1913 No. 162, titled the Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, was enacted to address the urgent need for streamlined and organised record-keeping within the framework of universal military training in Australia. This legislative instrument was introduced by the Governor-General in Council, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and was intended to come into immediate operation due to its urgency. The policy objective behind these regulations was to ensure that comprehensive and accurate records were maintained for individuals liable for military training, facilitating efficient management and administration of training programs within the Citizen Forces and Senior Cadets. These regulations replaced and amended previous provisions under Regulation 18, establishing detailed requirements for the information to be recorded in the Record Book and Company Roll Book, as well as the authorised personnel permitted to make entries.

Scope and Application

The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, specifically concerning Universal Training, establish detailed procedures for the registration and record-keeping of individuals liable for training within the Citizen Forces and Senior Cadets. These regulations apply to all persons enlisted under the Defence Act, including Senior Cadets and individuals liable for training in the Citizen Forces. They mandate the inclusion of comprehensive personal information, medical examination details, attendance records, and disciplinary actions in prescribed Record Books and Company Roll Books. Authorized officers, warrant officers, non-commissioned officers, and medical authorities are specified to make entries in these records, ensuring accurate and consistent documentation of training activities and personnel information. These regulations extend to the entire Commonwealth, as they are enacted under the Defence Act which has a national jurisdictional reach. The regulations do not explicitly state any exclusions or exemptions, but they are subject to the overarching provisions of the Defence Act 1903-1912. Furthermore, the regulations may be subject to amendments or extensions through subordinate instruments, allowing for the flexibility required in a dynamic military training context.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912 pertain to the prescribed information to be entered in the Record Book and the Company Roll Book for persons liable to be trained under the Universal Training Scheme (Regulation 18(1)). The Record Book is to contain detailed personal information, exemptions from training, medical examination details, and records of equipment and service. The Company Roll Book must include names and ranks of members, drill attendance, and other relevant unit information. Regulation 18(2) specifies the authorized personnel who can make entries in these books, distinguishing between Senior Cadets and those in the Citizen Forces. Regulation 18(4) and 18(5) detail the retention and custodial responsibilities of these books. The Act imposes specific obligations on various parties, including the requirement for Area Officers, Permanent Forces Officers, medical authorities, and authorized inspectors to accurately record the prescribed information in the Record Books and Company Roll Books. Senior Cadets and Citizen Forces members must ensure their personal information is updated, and their attendance and service details are correctly documented. The regulations also mandate that these books be kept in secure and accessible locations as specified by the regulations. Failure to comply with the requirements of these regulations may result in administrative and disciplinary actions. For instance, incorrect or incomplete entries could lead to administrative penalties, while severe breaches might attract more severe sanctions. However, the specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences are not detailed in the provided excerpt. It is likely that breaches would be addressed under the general provisions of the Defence Act 1903-1912 or other relevant military or administrative laws, potentially including fines or other disciplinary measures for non-compliance.

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