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Regulation 2 Application and Interpretation

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(1)

Subject to regulation 13, these Regulations shall apply to enlistment in the Royal Marines as a marine and to the terms of service of persons who have so enlisted.

(2)

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—

  • “commanding officer” means the commanding officer of the establishment, unit or ship in which the person in question is serving;

  • “competent authority” means—

    1. (i)

      the Defence Council;

    2. (ii)

      the Admiralty Board;

    3. (iii)

      the authorities specified in the Schedule hereto;

  • “the relevant date” means, in relation to a person, the date of his attestation except that in relation to a person who enlists before attaining the age of 18 years, “the relevant date” means the date of that person’s attaining the age of 18 years;

  • “the reserve” means the Royal Fleet Reserve.

(3)

Reference in these Regulations to any person as the holder of an office shall in the event of a change in the title or abolition of that office be construed as a reference to the person who after such change or abolition shall exercise the functions previously exercised by such person referred to in these Regulations.