3Definitions

#### 3 Definitions In these Regulations: > Air Force Act means the Air Force Act 1923. > Chief means: (a) in relation to the Australian Navy—the Chief of Navy; and (b) in relation to the Australian Army—the Chief of Army; and (c) in relation to the Australian Air Force—the Chief of Air Force. > compulsory retirement age means: (a) for a member other than a chaplain—the age worked out in accordance with Part 3 of Chapter 3; and (b) for a chaplain—the age worked out in accordance with Chapter 11 and Part 3 of Chapter 3. > Defence Act means the Defence Act 1903. > enlisted member means a member other than an officer. > Naval Defence Act means the Naval Defence Act 1910. > non‑commissioned rank means: (a) in relation to the Australian Navy—a rank: (i) above the rank of Seaman; and (ii) below the rank of Midshipman; and (b) in relation to the Australian Army—a rank: (i) above the rank of Private; and (ii) below the rank of Officer Cadet; and (c) in relation to the Australian Air Force—a rank: (i) above the rank of Aircraftman or Aircraftwoman; and (ii) below the rank of Officer Cadet. > senior officer means an officer who holds any of the following ranks as a substantive rank: (a) Rear‑Admiral or higher; (b) Major‑General or higher; (c) Air Vice‑Marshal or higher. > Service means any of the arms of the Defence Force. > substantive rank, in relation to a member, means: (a) the rank to which the member is appointed, or at which the member is enlisted; or (b) if regulation 32 or 38 applies to the member—the substantive rank worked out in accordance with that regulation. Chapter 2—General arrangements for the Defence Force