DFCE Concept
DFCE, as the third tier of the ADF corrective establishments, acknowledges the punitive and deterrent nature of a period of detention at the establishment but emphasises the role it can play in building a positive attitude towards service in the ADF, its ethos and values. The primary elements of this ethos include a pride in service of the nation, the ADF, the detainee's unit or ship and to his/her comrades. The values that are reinforced at DFCE include the will to win, dedication to duty, honour, integrity, mateship and team work, courage and loyalty.
The DFCE Concept (Word)Role
The role of DFCE is to hold and provide correctional training of Service Persons Under Sentence (SUS) of detention and the holding of Service Personnel Under Arrest (SUA) temporarily committed for safe keeping.
Tasks
The tasks of DFCE are:
a. the holding and correctional training of SUS for up to 2 years,
b. the holding and protection of SUA temporarily committed for safe keeping who comprise of the following:
(1) those held in custody after arrest awaiting to be charged for an offence against the DFDA;
(2) those held in custody who have been charged with an offence against the DFDA and are waiting the hearing and/or trial by a service tribunal; and
(3) those held in custody awaiting confirmation of a sentence of detention or imprisonment awarded by a service tribunal.