14Reduction in rank

#### 14 Reduction in rank (1) The Chief of the Defence Force may reduce the rank of a member for one or more of the following reasons: (a) retention of the member at his or her current rank is not in the interests of the Defence Force; (b) the member cannot usefully serve at his or her current rank because of redundancy in the Defence Force; (c) the member has failed to meet a condition of appointment or promotion to his or her current rank; (d) the member applies for, or agrees to, the reduction. > Note: For interests of the Defence Force, see subsection 6(2). (2) For a reduction under paragraph (1)(a) or (b), the member must be given notice and at least 21 days after the date of the notice to provide a written response. > Note: For notice to members, see section 30. (3) However, if the member has been promoted subject to a probationary period, notice is not required during that period to return the member to the rank held immediately before the promotion.