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Defence Act, 2002 (Act No. 42 of 2002)

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Regulations for the Reserve Force, 2009

24. Reversion in rank

 

 

1) A member may, on his or her request in writing, be permitted with the approval of the Minister to revert to any lower rank: Provided that no member shall be permitted to revert to any lower ranking if it may result in avoidance of any disciplinary action.

 

2) A Warrant Officer or a non-commissioned officer selected to undergo training in order to qualify for appointment as an officer in the Reserve Force--
a) retains his or her substantive rank for the duration of training;
b) must be considered for promotion to the next higher rank if he or she becomes eligible for promotion during such training;
c) must for the duration of such training, wear the insignia of a Candidate Officer or Midshipman; and
d) retains the remuneration and benefits applicable to his or her substantive rank for the duration of his or her training.