HONG KONG AIR FORCE REGULATIONS

HONG KONG AIR FORCE REGULATIONS

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Boots Ankle Pairs ............1
Laces Leather Pairs ..........1
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Berets .......................1
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HONG KONG AIR FORCE REGULATIONS.

(Cap. 199, section 13).
(Ordinance No. 63 Of 1948).

[7th May, 1949.]

1. Tliese. regulations may be cited as the Hong Kong
Air Force Regulations.

2. The Air Force may consist' of the following-
(a) Air Force Headquarters;
(b) a Fighter Control Unit;
(c) a Flying Unit.

3. (1) Subject to the provisions of the Air Force
Act, King's Regulations and Air Council Instructions and
all oilier regulations, orders or instructions issued by the
Air Council, tlif. Hong Kong Defence Force Ordinance,
and these regulations the Air Force or any part of it, when
serving in the Colony shall be tinder the orders of the
Air Officer Commanding, Royal Air Force, Hong Kong,
as the appropriate Service Commander thereof, subject to
the control of the Governor, but the Air Force, or any
part of it, if serving outsid. 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 upon
the Air Council by the Air Force Act, King's Regulations
and Air ForIce Regulations and all other regulations, orders
or instructions issued by the Air Council, SLICII power or
duty shall, in respect of the Air Force, be vested in, exer-
cised or performed by the Governor.

4. The Air Force shall be. allowed an Honorary Air
Commodore. He shall be appointed by, the. Go\!ernOr 011
the recommendation of the Service Commander and the.
Commanding Offirer.

5. The Air Force shall be under the executive coni-
mand of an officer, who shall normally be a civilian,
appointed by the Governor on the recommendations of the
Service Commander and the Commandant. Where special
circumstances make ic advisable or necessary, in officer of
His klajesty's regular forces, seconded by the Air Council
may be placed in command.

6. The Coin mandi ng Officer shall hold the rank of
Squadron Leader.

7. Appointment as Commanding Officer shall be
made for a period of three years. The Governor, upon the
recommendations of the Sei-vice Commander and the Com-
manclant, may extend such period by one year, but no
Commanding Officer shall be permitted to retain his corn-
mand beyond four years in all, or beyond the age laid
down in paragraph (i) of regulation 14 hereof whichever
may first happen.

. 8. . The Comman cling Officer shall be responsible to
the Commandant-
(a)for the maintenance of discipline, efficiency and
proper system in the unit;
(b)for the preservation of ' the health of those under
his comniand when called out or under trainina.
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(c)for the supervision and control of all dtities per-
forined by, those under his command;
(d)to account for public equipment and stores of
whatever description appertaining to his unit;
(e) for the condition of the arms in his charge;





for the proper supervision of the system, as pres-
cribed by the Commandant, of accounting for
stores, equipment, pay, records, Pet cetera;
g)to ensure that the account books, returns, etcetera,
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
irnpose frorn tirne to tline.

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

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

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

(2)((1) Youths between the ages of 17 and iS years,
who are otherwise qualit`ied may be accepted for
enlistment : Provided that their parents or
guardians consent in writing in such form as the
Commanding Officei. may require before proceed-
ing with their attestation.
(b)Youths so enlisted shall be regarded as men for
all purposes.
(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 i-nay prescribe.
(iii) Should the Commanding Officer be doubtful
as to the volunteer's fitness to continue serving for
a further term, lie 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.





(v) Re-engagement in the Air Force shall be for
one, two, three or four years. The term shall be
fixed at the discretion of the Commanding Officer.

11. Officers and volunteers shall carry out the training
and instruction laid down in the First Schedule.

12. The establishment of the Air Force shall be deter-
mined from tinie to tinie by the Governor as circumstances
may require.

13. (1) Recommendations for the appointment and
promoti.on of all ' officers to substantive, or acting ranks shall
in the first instance be submitted by the Commanding Officer
to the Commandant, who shall then submit the recommen-
dations to the Governor through the Service Commander.
(2) Appointments and promotions of officers shall be
vested in the Governor and shall be notified in the Gazette,
and shall be effective from the date of such Gazette or from
such other date as may be specified.
(3) Officers shall be promoted to vacancies in the
establishment. Promotion shall be by selection based on
rnerit and seniority.

14. (1) The ages at which. officers shall normally be
retired are as follows-
(a) Group Captains ............6o years;
(b) Wing Commanders ....1 ...5o years;
(c) Squadron Leaders ........43 years;
(d) Flight-Lieutenants and below 4o years.

(2) An officer retiring after ten years' commissioned
service may, on the recommendation of the Service Coin-
mander, be granted-
(a)an honorary rank equivalent to his substantive
rank; and
(b)the privilege of wearing the uniform of his rank
within the British I-Impire on State and other
occasions of ceremony only.
(3) An officer who is permitted to resign his cominis-
sion or who is permitted to retire shall not be released from
his military obligations, until the date of retirement or
resignation is notified in the Gazette.





-15. Officers of the Air Force while serving with mem-
bers of the regular forces stationed in the Colony, may
exercise the powers of command laid down in paragraph 120
of the King's Regulations and Air Council Instructions
when called out.

16. (1) The ages at which warrant officers, non-
commissioned officers and aircraftmen shall be discharged
are as follows- .
(a) Warrant Officer ............So years.
(1~) N.C.O.'s and aircraftnien : 45 years:
Provided that the Commanding Officer may retain the ser-
vices of a specialist for such longer period as he may think
fit but not exceeding five years.

(2) Warrant officers and non-commissioned officers,
other than those of the permanent staff of the Force, or any
part thereof, after ten years in or above the rank of sergeant,
may, if specially recommended by the Commanding Officer,
be permitted to retain their rank on discharge with the right
to wear the uniform of the Air Force on appropriate occa-
sions on the written authority of the Commandant.

non-commissioned officers to substantive, or acting
warrant or non-commissioned ranks are vested in the
Commanding Officer subject to the Commandant's approval.

(2) Promotiorl shall be subject to establishment
vacancies and to such tests as may be prescribed by the
Commanding Officer.

18. (1) An officer or volunteer whose transfer to the
Auxiliary Force is approved by the Commandant ' and every
officer or Volunteer who shall remain absent from the Colony
for a longer period than nine months, or in an emergency
for such shorter period as tile Governor may prescribe, shall
be transferred to the Auxiliary Force as an auxiliary except
in such cases where the Governor on the recommendation
of the Commandant directs that lie shall retain his substantive
ra n k.





.1 (2) An officer or volunteer who has been transferred to
the Auxiliary Force by reason of his absence frorn the
Colony, may subject to his age and physical fitness, be re-
transferred to the Air Force in his substantive rank, or may,
be retained in the Auxiliary Force at the discretion of the
Commandant.

19. Officers, warrant officers and non-commissioned
officers of the Air Force, whose attendance at a course of
instruction in the United Kingdom or elsewhere has been
approved by the Service Commander, shall receive their
normal pay and allowances together with al] necessary,
travelling expenses in the country in which the course is
being held. Any capitation fee levied by the organiser of
such courses will be borne by the Government of Hong
Kong.

20. (1) The Commanding Officer i-nay, subject to the
right of the non-commissioned officer to elect, previous to
the award, to be tried by a District Court Martial, award
any deduction from the ordinary pay of a non-commissioned
officer allowed to be rnade by a Commanding Officer under
the provisions of the Air Force Act.

(2) The Commanding Officer may also inflict on a
non-commissioned officer the following minor punishments,
the non-commissioned officer having no right to claim trial
by court-martial-
(a) severe. reprimand or reprimand
(b) admonition.

21. A non-commissioned officer, including an acting
non-commissioned officer, will riot be subjected to punIsh-
merits by his Commanding Officer, except as specially laid
down in regulation 2o hereof or by being placed in anY
lower position on the list of his rank. Any non-conlillis-
sioned officer or volunteer holding any,, appointment or
acting rank may be ordered b), the Commanding Officer
to revert to the substantive ranh which lie was holding at
the tirne of appointment to ~icling rank, or to i-evert to
any intermediate actirig rank, but he will not be awarded
for the same offence any other punishment in addition. A
non-commiss;oned officer holding temporarv rank calinot,





however, be ordered by his Commanding Officer to revert
to any lower rank by way of punishment for an offence.

22. (1) The Commanding Officer inay, subject to the
aircraftman's right to elect, previous to the award, to be
tried by a District Court Alartial, inflict on an aircraftman
tile foilowing summary punishments-

(a) Detention, riot exceed- The power of awarding de-
1119 14 days. tention exceeding se,,, c il
days, except in cases of
absence without leave, will
not be exercised by the
Commanding Officer Lincler
the rank of Squadron
Leader except that the Ser-
vice Commander may em-
power a Flight-Lieutenant
temporarily in command of
the Air Force to award de-
tention riot exceeding 14
days.

(b) A fine not exceeding For drunkenness only.
$50.

(c) A il v deduction from When an aircraftnian is to
ordinary pay allowed to be dealt with for the coin-
be niade b), a Com- iiii-ssion of any daniage
rn.anding Officer tinder caused by neglect to his
the provisions of the arms, ammunition, appoint-
Air Force Act. merits, instruments, clothing
or necessaries, if the amount
proposed . to be recovered
frorn hinn exceeds $2,50, the
approval of the Command-
ant inust first be obtained.
In all other cases of loss
or damage (e.g. damage
caused b ' v negligence to a
motor vehicle) through the
commission of an offence, if
the arnount proposed to be
so recovered from any air-





craftniau exceeds $ion, (fie
approval of the Coniniand-
ant must first be.obtained.

(d) Field punishment, not Only when called out.
exceeding 28 days.
(e) Forfeiture of all Ordin- Only when called out.
ary
pay under the
provisions of the Air
Force Act for a period
beginning on the day
of award and not ex-
ceeding 28 days.

(2) The Commandiii, Officer niay also il-illict oil ail
aircraftman the followilig 1111'nor ptitilislilliciltsy. the aircraft-
man having no right to claim trial by court-i-nartial-

(a) Confinement to canip Wheii called Out Or in train-
for any period riot ing defaulters will be re-
exceeding 14 days. quired to aiiswer to tlieir
names at uncertain hours
throughout the day, wid
will be emplo-yed on fatigue
duties to the fullest prac-.
ticable extent with a view to
relieving well-conducted air-
craftmen therefrorn. De-
faulters will attend parades
and take all duties in
regular turn. MThen the
fatigue duties required are
not SUffiCiCIA to kCCI) the
defaulters full y enil)io.\',ed
the Cc)iiiiii~tiiclinl,). Officer
111av Order them to atend
extra instruction which will
be limited to one. hour a dav
and must be of a useful
nature. If the defaulter is
required to wear full march-
ing order for such instruc-
tion, packs will ]lot be
carried.





(b) Extra guards or piquets. These will only be awarded
as a punishment for minor
offences or irregularities
committed by aircraftmen
when on, or parading for,
these duties.
(c) Admonition.

23. An officer will riot introduce or adopt any system
of punishment that is in any respect at variance-with the
King's Regulations and Air Council Instructions and these
regulations.

24. (1) Officers shall provide and maintain their own
uniform and equipment in accordance with the scale laid
down in the Second Schedule. Ari-ns will be issued by the
Force.

(2) VOIUIIICCI-S sliall be provided with uniform in
accordance with the scales laid clown in the 1 hird Schedule.

(3) In no' circumstances shall articles of uniform be
worn with plain clothes.

25. (1) An allowance of $700 towards the cost of his
outfil shall be paid to each officer on his first appointment
as an officer in the Air Force, provided that the allowance
shall be limited to outfit purchased witInin three months of
the officer's first appointment and in respect of which an
account supporled 1) * v receipts approved by the Commanding
Officer is promptiv submitted by the Officer to the Cohi-
mandant : Provided further that every officer to whom any
such allowance is paid shall sign an undertaking to hand
back to the Air Force in serviceable condition (fair wear
and tear excepted) his equipment and pistol or to refund
to the Commanding Officer ihe full value of the said articles
riot so returned, or to refund the assessed value of any
damage due to unfair wear.

(2) Should an officer fail to become proficient within
twelve months from appointment lie shall at the discretion of
t lie Commanding Officer be liable to refund all or part of
[lie allowance ma-de to him.





(3) An annual allowance of $io,,) towards the upkeep of
outfif may be claimed by an officer for the fourth and each
subsequent complete year of service as an officer. The
allowance shall be payable in arrear. Applications for pay-
rrient shall be accompanied by a certificate signed by tfle
Commanding Officer stating that the officer is in possession
of uniform and equipinent according to the scale laid do~,,ii
in the Second Schedule and that they, are in a satisfactory
condition.

26. Normal Royal Air Force equipment procedure and
equipment accounting procedure shall be followed.

27. The Commanding Officer may with the approval of
the Commandant appoint an officer as President of the
Institute. The Service Institute shall be conducted in
accordance with the King's Regulations and Air Council
Instructions.

FIRST SCHEDULE.

Training.

1. Every officer and volunteer shall-
(a)be liable to attend not more than 45 instruction parades
annually which may be reduced at the discretion of the
Commanding Officer;
(b)carry out the weapon training as ordered by the Command-
ing Officer;
(c)attend camp for not less than 7 days. For attendance in
camp to count as a day, an officer or volunteer MUST be'
in camp 24 consecutive hours;
(d) attend one ceremonial parade;
(c)attend combined operations, if so ordered by the Command-
ing Officer.
2. (1) The Commanding Officer with the approval of the
Commandant may substitute any training or instruction for any of
the training or instructional requirements enumerated in paragraph
1 hereof.
(2) The Commanding Officer may at his discretion exempt any
officer or volunteer from his training or other obligations or any part
thereof.
3. The Commanding Officer shall fix the times and places of
parades.
4. No officer or volunteer shall be deemed proficient in any
given year, until he has undergone the annual training prescribed
by or under this Schedule, and until he has passed such tests of
efficiency as may from time to time be laid down by the Commanding
Officer and approved by the Commandant. The Commandant may,
in special circumstances, exempt an officer or volunteer from the
provisions of this paragraph.





SECOND SCHEDULE.

Clothing and equipment to be provided by Officers.
Numbers.
Badges Beret .................1
Buckles Brass ................2
Beret ........................1
Boots Ankle or Shoes Leather .2
Jersey Pullover ..............1
Jackets Bush with Belt K.D . .2
Shorts Drill K.D . ...........2
Shorts Tropical K.D . ........2
Socks Blk . ..................4
Ties................................................................................ 1
Slacks K.D . .................2
Shirts Blue........................................................................ 2
*Attachments Brace ............2
*Belts Waist ..................1
*Bottles Water ................1
*Braces .......................2
Collars Blue ..................4
*Carriers Water Bottle ........1
*Holster Pistol ...............1
*Lanyards ........................................................................ 1
*Pouches Ammo. Pistol .........1
*Rod. Cleaning Pistol .........1
*Monsoon CaT)e ................1
Gloves Kid Brown ..............1 pr.
In addition officers are required tn bp. in r)ossesRion of No. 1
Service Dress, War Service Dregs, Tropical Mess Kit.A.M.0.
A.866/48 and A.M.0. A.284/47 refer.
IsRued on loan from Storeq.

THIRD SCHEDULE.
Personal clothing-volunteers.
Numbers.
Buckles Brass ................1
Badges Can ...................1
Berets or Caps F.S . .........1
Bags Kit Universal ...........1
Discs Identity Oval ..........1
1. Round .................1
Collars Blue .................4
Ties Black ...................1
Boots Ankle ..................1
Laces Leather ................1
Shoes Canvas .................1
Coats Great ..................1
Battle Dress Serge Blouse ....1
11 Trousers ..................1
TJusers 'K.D . ...............1
Jackets Bush K.D . ...........3
Shorts K.D . .................2
Jersey Pullover ..............1
Badges Arm Eagle........................................................ 4 prs.





Suits Combination ............1
Dressings Field ..............1
Shirts Tropical K.D . ........2
Socks B.G . ..................2
Capes Monsoon ................1
Stockings Khaki pairs ........2
Shirts Blue ..................2
Buttons Plastic R.A.F . ......8
Rings Split ..................8
Shoes Leather .................................. 1 pr.

HONG KONG NAVAL FORCE REGULATIONS.

(Cap. 199, section 13).
(Ordinance No. 63 Of 1948).

[24th June, 1949.]

1. These regulations may be cited as the Hong Kong
Naval Force Regulations.

2. (1) The Naval Force shall have a dep ot ship which
shall be called H.M.S. 'COIZNFLOWER'. H.M.S. 'CORN-
FLOWER' shall wear the White Ensigri.

(2) The establishment of the Naval Force shall be deter-
mined from time to time by the Governor as circurristances
may require.

3.(1) (a) Subject to the provisions of the Naval
Discipline Act or Acts in force, King's Regulations
and Admiralty Instructions and all offier regula-
tions, orders or instructions issued by the Admiraltv,
the Hong Kong Defence Force 'Ordinance, and
these regulations, the Naval Force when serving in
the Colony shall be under the orders of the Com-
modore, Hong Kong, as the appropriate Service
Commander thereof, subject to the control of the
Governor.
(b)Where any power or duty is vested in or imposed
upon the Admiralty by the Naval Discipline Act or
Acts in force, King's Regulations and Admiralty,
Instructions and all other regulations, orders or
G.N.A. 96/49. G.N.A. 59/50. Citation. Composition. Command. (Cap. 199.) [r. 3 cont.] Appointment of Honorary air Commodore G.N.A. 59/50. Civilian to be appointed as Commanding Officer. Rank of Commanding Officer. Period of engagement. Commanding Officer's responsibilities. Appointment of a regular officer to be Adjutant. Enlistment. [r. 10 cont.] Training. Establishment of the Air Force. Appointment and promotion of officers and staff. Retirements. Powers of command of officers of the Air Force in relation to regular officers. Age limits for volunteers. Appointment and promotion of non-commissioned officers. Transfer to Auxiliary Force. [r. 18 cont.] Courses of instruction. Summary and minor punishments of non-commissioned officers. Reversion to rank. Summary and minor punishment of aircraftmen. [r. 22 cont.] Prohibition of adoption of system of punishment at variance with regulations. Clothing and equipment. Officer's outfit allowance. [r. 25 cont.] Procedure. Service Institutes. G.N.A. 138/49. Citation. Depot ship and establishment. Rank and Command. (Cap. 199.)

G.N.A. 96/49. G.N.A. 59/50. Citation. Composition. Command. (Cap. 199.) [r. 3 cont.] Appointment of Honorary air Commodore G.N.A. 59/50. Civilian to be appointed as Commanding Officer. Rank of Commanding Officer. Period of engagement. Commanding Officer's responsibilities. Appointment of a regular officer to be Adjutant. Enlistment. [r. 10 cont.] Training. Establishment of the Air Force. Appointment and promotion of officers and staff. Retirements. Powers of command of officers of the Air Force in relation to regular officers. Age limits for volunteers. Appointment and promotion of non-commissioned officers. Transfer to Auxiliary Force. [r. 18 cont.] Courses of instruction. Summary and minor punishments of non-commissioned officers. Reversion to rank. Summary and minor punishment of aircraftmen. [r. 22 cont.] Prohibition of adoption of system of punishment at variance with regulations. Clothing and equipment. Officer's outfit allowance. [r. 25 cont.] Procedure. Service Institutes. G.N.A. 138/49. Citation. Depot ship and establishment. Rank and Command. (Cap. 199.)

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