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Hong Kong Defence Force.

(2) In exceptional cases officers whose services are especially valuable may, at the discretion of the Governor, be granted an extension of service for a maximum period of five years.

(3) Recommendations for extension of service shall be forwarded to the Service Commander at least two months prior to the date the officer concerned is due for retirement.

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removal.

17. (1) Officers and volunteers may be discharged or Compulsory required to resign at any period of their service for-

(a) misconduct;

(b) inefficiency;

(c) unsuitability;

(d) physical unfitness.

(2) Officers who fail to obtain the requisite qualifica- tions for confirmation or promotion shall be liable to re- moval-

(a) in the case of probationary officers, if not confirm- ed within two years from date of appointment; (b) in the case of sub-lieutenants, if not qualified for promotion to lieutenants after five years including the probationary period as sub-lieutenants.

(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) hereof the Governor may, in special circumstances, order the relaxation of this regulation.

18. Officers shall enter in one of the following Branches

branches—

Executive

Engineering

Medical

Electrical

Special

Chaplain

Dental Instructor.

Supply and Secretariat

open to officers.

19. (1) All officers in Categories A and B are required officers' to qualify as "efficient" in each year of their service.

(2) In order to qualify or requalify as "efficient" officers shall-

(a) attend such training and instruction in their parti- cular branch as are laid down in the First Schedule and such further training and instruction as may be ordered by the Service Commander;

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qualification as "efficient".