Hong Kong Defence Force.
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(2) The appointment of instructors shall be for a period of three years or for such periods as may be specified by the Governor.
(3) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in these regulations and in the Hong Kong Defence Force Regulations, instructors shall, at all times during the period (G.N.A.74/49) of their appointments, be subject in all respects to the provisions of the King's Regulations and Admiralty Instructions in so far as they are applicable and consistent with the provisions of these regulations, the Hong Kong Defence Force Regulations, and with the provisions of the Ordinance (Cap.199) under which they are made.
10. (1) The Commanding Officer may have a civilian Appointment on permanent employment as his Supply Officer.
(2) If no such civilian is available, and when special circumstances make it advisable or necessary, this appointment may be filled by an officer of the Royal Navy.
of Supply Officer.
of ship-
11. (1) The Naval Force may have a Senior Shipkeeper Appointment and such other shipkeepers as the Governor may think necessary in order to ensure the safety and proper maintenance of all ships allocated to or belonging to the Naval Force.
(2) All such shipkeepers shall receive emoluments at the current rates laid down for servants of the Government of Hong Kong with similar qualifications.
to waive
tions.
12. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained Authority herein, the Governor may, on the advice of the Commandant and the Service Commander and if it is in the interest of the Naval Force to do so, authorize the entry or promotion of any officer or volunteer who does not possess the necessary qualifications.
13. (1) Officers and volunteers shall be divided into two categories depending on the progress of their instruction and training, previous naval service and specialist knowledge.
Category A shall consist of those officers and volunteers who require the maximum instruction and training and those specialist officers and volunteers who are required for administrative and maintenance duties in Force Headquarters and in the depot ship.
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