Hong Kong Defence Force.
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6. The Commandant shall be responsible to the Commander-in-Chief/Governor-
(a) for the maintenance of discipline, efficiency and proper system in the Force;
(b) for the supervision and control of all duties performed by those under his command;
(c) to account for public equipment and stores of whatever description appertaining to the Force;
(d) to prescribe, from time to time, the system of accounting for stores, equipment, pay, records, etc. to be used by the Force or any of the units thereof;
(e) to prescribe, from time to time, the account books, returns, etc. to be used by the Force or any of the units thereof;
(f) for the condition of the arms in his charge;
(g) for the correct receipts and issue of all supplies, including petrol, oil and grease;
(h) for the proper application of all Force funds;
(i) for the supervision and control of all committees formed for the management of all Force funds;
(j) to bring specially to the notice of the appropriate Service Commander any officers distinguished for proficiency in their duties and also those who, from incapacity or apathy, are deficient in knowledge of their duties, or who do not afford him that support which he has a right to expect, or who conduct themselves in a manner injurious to the efficiency or credit of the units in which they are serving in the Force;
(k) for advising the Service Commanders on all matters relating to the Force;
(l) to set down from time to time the physical standards required of a recruit;
(m) for such other duties as the Governor may impose from time to time.
7. Every person offering himself for enlistment in the Force shall-
(a) be medically examined by a medical officer of the Force;
(b) sign such forms as the Commandant may prescribe;
(c) furnish such personal references as the Commandant may require;
Commandant's responsibilities.
Enlistment.
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