Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025L00139:clause:1_1:p7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025L00139
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 1 (pt 7/11)
Character Range: 33213–38247

day in subsection 2.

Division 3: Continuation bonus offer 2

Subdivision 1: Application of this Division

3.4.13 Member this Division applies to

1.  This Division applies to a member who completes all of the following between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2028.
    a.                                                                                                                                   Seven years of effective service.
    b.                                                                                                                                  Three years of effective service in the Permanent Forces after completing a service obligation imposed on them when they last joined the Permanent Forces.
2.  This Part also applies to a member if they would have satisfied subsection 1 had Service reasons not prevented them from doing so.
3.  For the purpose of subparagraph 1.b, the period of effective service is calculated from one of the following days.
    a.                                                                                                                                  If the member joined the ADF under an alternative entry program, other than the gap year program — the day the member commences initial military training.
    b.                                                                                                                                  The day the member last became a member of the Permanent Forces.

3.4.14 Member this Division does not apply to

1.  This Division does not apply to a member who meets any of the following.
    a.                                                                         They have previously received a bonus under this Division.
    b.                                                                         They are a lateral recruit and hold a rank specified 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