116DCorresponding ranks

116D  Corresponding ranks

 (1) For the purposes of this division, the Chief of the Defence Force may, by order in writing, determine the ranks in the several parts of the Defence Force that are to be regarded as corresponding with specified ranks in the forces of any other specified country.

 (2) Where, in the course of preparing an order under subsection (1) in relation to a country, the Chief of the Defence Force determines that there is no rank in a part of the Defence Force that can reasonably be regarded as corresponding with a particular rank in the forces of that country, he or she may specify in the order, for the purposes of this Division or any specified provision of this Division and either generally or for any other specified purposes:

 (a) a rank in that part of the Defence Force that is to be regarded as corresponding with that particular rank; or

 (b) the relationship that is to be regarded as existing between a member of those forces holding that particular rank and the members of that part of the Defence Force.

 (3) References in this section to ranks shall be read as including references to ratings in naval forces and, generally, as not restricted to the ranks of officers.

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