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Hong Kong Defence Force.

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for the proper supervision of the system, as pres- cribed by the Commandant, of accounting for stores, equipment, pay, records, et cetera ; (g) to ensure that the account books, returns, et cetera, as prescribed by the Commandant, are used; (h) for the correct receipts and issue of all supplies,

including petrol, oil and grease;

(i) for such other duties as the Commandant may

impose from time to time.

9. (1) The Commanding Officer shall have as his Adjutant an officer seconded from the Royal Air Force who shall hold the rank of Flight-Lieutenant.

(2) The appointment of Adjutant shall be for a period of two and a half years.

Appointment officer to be

of a regular

Adjutant.

10. (1) The age for enlistment into the Air Force Enlistment. shall normally be between the ages of 18 and 36 years.

(2) (a) Youths between the ages of 17 and 18 years, who are otherwise qualified may be accepted for enlistment: Provided that their parents or guardians consent in writing in such form as the Commanding Officer may require before proceed- ing with their attestation.

(b) Youths so enlisted shall be regarded as

all purposes.

men for

(3) (a) The term of service shall be for a period of

four years.

(b) (i) A volunteer desiring to re-engage must do so within six months of the expiration of his current term of service.

(ii) He shall make such declaration before an officer as the Commanding Officer may prescribe. (iii) Should the Commanding Officer be doubtful as to the volunteer's fitness to continue serving for a further term, he should cause him to be re- examined. The examination shall be as laid down for recruits, and, where practicable shall be carried out during training.

(iv) A volunteer in receipt of a disability pension shall not be permitted to re-engage.

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