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in subsection 2.
    c.                                                                         They meet all of the following.
                                                                               i.                                                                          They were previously a member of the Permanent Forces.
                                                                               ii.                                                                          They hold a rank specified in subsection 2.
2.  For the purpose of subsection 1, any of the following ranks apply.
    a.                                                                         If they are an officer — the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or a higher rank.
    b.                                                                         If they are an enlisted member — the rank Staff Sergeant or a higher rank.

Subdivision 2: Eligibility for continuation bonus offer 2

3.4.15 Member eligible to be given a valid offer of continuation bonus offer 2

1.  A member is eligible to be given a valid offer of continuation bonus offer 2 if one of the following and subsection 2 applies.
    a.                                                                                                                               They hold a military employment classification of J40.
    b.                                                                                                                               They are in one of the following military employment classification series.
                                                                                                                                     i.                                                                                                                  J1 series.
                                                                                                                                     ii.                                                                                                                 J2 series.
                                                                                                                                     iii.                                                                                                                J3 series.
    Note: Section 3.4.17 may apply to a member holding a military employment classification of J34 or J40.
2.  The approving authority is satisfied that all of the following apply.
    a.                                                                                                                               The member is a fit and proper person to perform duties as a member of the ADF.
    b.                                                                                                                               The recommending authority has had a conversation with the member about the member's continued service in the ADF.

Subdivision 3: When a valid offer of continuation bonus offer 2 can be made

3.4.16 When a valid offer of continuation bonus offer 2 must be made – General

1.  A valid offer of continuation bonus offer 2 must be made to a member from the later of the following days.
    a.                                                                                                          The day that is 90 days before they complete 7 years of effective service.

                                                                                                                Note: This may include a period of continuous full-time service as a member of the Reserves provided there is no break in service.
    b.                                                                                                          The day that is 90 days before they complete 3 years of effective service after they ceased to be subject to a service obligation imposed on them when they last joined the Permanent Forces.
2.  A valid offer of continuation bonus offer 2 must not be made after the later of the following days.
    a.                                                                                                          The day they complete 7 years of effective service.
    b.                                                                                                          The day they complete 3 years of effective service after they ceased to be subject to a service obligation imposed on them when they last joined the Permanent Forces.
    c.                                                                                                          If the approving officer is satisfied that all of the following are met, 90 days after the approving officer makes their decision.
                                                                                                                i.                                                                                                                                                                                             An offer of continuation bonus offer 2 was not made before the day specified in the later of paragraph a or b.
                                                                                                                ii.                                                                                                                                                                                            The member