Hong Kong Defence Force.
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(g) Supply and Transport Detachment;
(h) Medical Detachment;
(i) Electrical and Mechanical Engineer Detachment.
3. (1) Subject to the provisions of the Army Act, Command. King's Regulations and all other regulations, orders or instructions issued by the Army Council, the Hong Kong Defence Force Ordinance, and these regulations, the (Cap. 199.) Regiment, or any part of it, when serving in the Colony, shall be under the orders of the General or other Officer Commanding, Land Forces, Hong Kong, as the appropriate Service Commander thereof, subject to the control of the Governor, but the Regiment, or any part of it, if serving outside the Colony, shall be under the orders of such competent authority as may be appointed.
(2) Where any power or duty is vested in or imposed upon the Army Council by the Army Act, King's Regulations and all other regulations, orders or instructions issued by the Army Council, such power or duty shall, in respect of the Regiment, be vested in, exercised or performed by the Governor.
Colonel,
4. The Regiment shall be allowed an Honorary Honorary Colonel. The officer holding this appointment shall normally be a distinguished ex-officer of the Regiment resident in the Colony. He shall be appointed by the Governor on the recommendations of the Service Commandant. He shall vacate his appointment on attaining the age of 70 years.
5. The Regiment shall be under the executive command of an officer, who shall normally be a civilian, appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Service Commander and the Commandant. Where special circumstances make it advisable or necessary, an officer of His Majesty's regular forces, seconded by the Army Council may be placed in command.
Civilian to
be appointed
ing Officer.
as Command-
6. The Commanding Officer shall hold the rank of Rank of Lieutenant-Colonel.
Commanding Officer.
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