13Promotion

#### 13 Promotion (1) The Chief of the Defence Force may: (a) promote a member to a higher rank; or (b) direct a member to act in a higher rank. (2) A promotion or direction to act in a higher rank is subject to any conditions specified at the time of the promotion or direction. > Note: For example, a promotion or direction to act in a higher rank could be subject to a probationary period. (3) Before a member is promoted to, or directed to act in, a higher rank, consideration must be given to whether the member is a fit and proper person to perform duties at the higher rank.