Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00764:clause:1_39:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00764
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 39 (pt 4/4)
Character Range: 46558–47851

5.11.31    Purpose
   The purpose of a command directed short absence is to enable commanders to direct members within their unit to not attend for duty for any of the following purposes.
   a.                                                                                                                                                                     To maintain unit effectiveness.
   b.                                                                                                                                                                     To maintain the health and welfare of members of the unit.

5.11.31    Short absence directed by command
   A member is eligible for a short absence on a day the member has been directed to not attend for duty for any of the following reasons.
   a.                                                                                                                                       To maintain unit effectiveness.
   b.                                                                                                                                       To maintain the health and welfare of members of the unit.
   Note: Failure to follow a direction may result in disciplinary action under the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982.