Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01048:reg:12
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01048
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 12
Character Range: 15868–17286

12  Appointment and enlistment
 (1) The Chief of the Defence Force may:
 (a) appoint a person as an officer of the Navy, the Army or the Air Force; or
 (b) enlist a person in the Navy, Army or Air Force.
 (2) The Governor‑General may issue a commission to an officer.
 (3) Before a person is appointed or enlisted, consideration must be given to whether the person is a fit and proper person to perform duties as such an officer or enlisted member.

Conditions of appointment or enlistment
 (4) An appointment or enlistment is subject to any conditions specified by the Chief of the Defence Force at the time of the appointment or enlistment.
Note: For example, an appointment or enlistment could be subject to a probationary period.

Period of appointment or enlistment
 (5) An appointment or enlistment is for:
 (a) the period of service specified at the time of the appointment or enlistment; or
 (b) if no period is so specified—an indefinite period.
Note: A period of service may be changed under Division 4.

Oath or affirmation
 (6) A person must, before being appointed or enlisted or as soon as practicable after being appointed or enlisted:
 (a) take the oath set out in clause 1 of Schedule 1; or
 (b) make the affirmation set out in clause 2 of Schedule 1.
 (7) The oath or affirmation must be taken or made before a person mentioned in clause 3 of Schedule 1.

Division 2—Promotion and reduction in rank