1.4.1 Overview
1.4.2 Chaplain
taken to hold rank
1.4.3 ADF
ranks and APS classifications (This clause is policy guidance)
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1. |
In Chapters 1 to 17, a reference to a rank is a reference to an Army rank. It includes a reference to the equivalent rank in the Navy and Air Force. This is unless it is made clear otherwise. Note: This is consistent with long-standing Defence practice whereby Army ranks are used, often followed by the letter (E) for Equivalent rank. To simplify and save space, the text does not include the (E) symbol. Where there is a reference to the three Services, the normal order is followed Navy, Army, Air Force. |
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2. |
Equivalent rank means the corresponding rank set out under Regulation 8 of the Defence Force Regulations 1952. |
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3. |
This table shows the equivalent ranks. (This subclause is policy guidance) |
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Item |
Navy |
Army |
Air Force |
Officer rank equivalency |
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1. |
Admiral of the Fleet |
Field Marshal |
Marshal of the Royal Australian Air Force |
‑ |
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2. |
Admiral |
General |
Air Chief Marshal |
O-10 |
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3. |
Vice Admiral |
Lieutenant General |
Air Marshal |
O-9 |
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4. |
Rear Admiral |
Major General |
Air Vice-Marshal |
O-8 |
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5. |
Commodore |
Brigadier |
Air Commodore |
O-7 |
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6. |
Captain |
Colonel |
Group Captain |
O-6 |
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7. |
Commander |
Lieutenant Colonel |
Wing Commander |
O-5 |
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8. |
Lieutenant Commander |
Major |
Squadron Leader |
O-4 |
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9. |
Lieutenant |
Captain |
Flight Lieutenant |
O-3 |
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10. |
Sub Lieutenant |
Lieutenant |
Flying Officer |
O-2 |
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11. |
Acting Sub Lieutenant |
Second Lieutenant |
Pilot Officer |
O-1 |
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12. |
Midshipman |
Officer Cadet |
Officer Cadet |
‑ |
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13. |
Warrant Officer |
Warrant Officer, Class 1 |
Warrant Officer |
‑ |
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14. |
Chief Petty Officer |
Warrant Officer, Class 2 |
Flight Sergeant |
‑ |
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15. |
‑ |
Staff Sergeant |
‑ |
‑ |
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16. |
Petty Officer |
Sergeant |
Sergeant |
‑ |
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17. |
Leading Seaman |
Corporal |
Corporal |
‑ |
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18 |
‑ |
Lance Corporal |
‑ |
‑ |
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19. |
Able Seaman |
[Private Proficient]* |
Leading Aircraftman |
‑ |
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20. |
Seaman |
Private |
Aircraftman |
‑ |
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* Note: Private Proficient is not a formal ADF rank. It is a salary proficiency point see Chapter 3 Part 2 clause 3.2.12, Salary Private Proficient. |
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1. |
A Chaplain who holds a fixed tenure appointment is taken to hold the rank set out in this table. |
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Item |
If a Chaplain's classification is |
then they are taken to have the rank of |
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1. |
Division 1 |
Captain |
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2. |
Division 2 |
Major |
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3. |
Division 3 |
Lieutenant Colonel |
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4. |
Division 4 |
Colonel |
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5. |
Division 4 Head of Denomination |
Colonel |
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6. |
Division 5 |
Brigadier |
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2. |
A Chaplain who holds an indefinite appointment is taken to hold the same rank as an officer on the same rate of salary as the Chaplain. Note: This clause is a deeming provision that allows Chaplains to get pay and conditions, as they hold honorary rank only. |
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1. |
This table is a guide for comparing ADF and APS ranks and classification levels for clerical duties that do not require the exercise of military command responsibilities. It is not for use as a statement of equivalent ranks and classifications. It cannot be used to compare competency standards for employment category or work value purposes. |
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Item |
APS classification |
Army rank |
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1. |
APS 1 |
Private |
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Lance Corporal |
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2. |
APS 2 |
Corporal |
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3. |
APS 3 |
Sergeant |
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Staff Sergeant |
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4. |
APS 4 |
Warrant Officer, Class 2 |
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Warrant Officer, Class 1 |
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2nd Lieutenant |
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Lieutenant |
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5. |
APS 5 |
Captain |
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6. |
APS 6 |
Major |
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7. |
Executive Level 1 |
Lieutenant Colonel |
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8. |
Executive Level 2 |
Colonel |
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9. |
Senior Executive Service Band 1 |
Brigadier |
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10. |
Senior Executive Service Band 2 |
Major General |
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11. |
Senior Executive Service Band 3 |
Lieutenant General |
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12. |
Secretary |
General |
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2. |
A member may be in a position (on either an ongoing or acting basis) that calls for the exercise of powers under the Public Service Act 1999 or the DECA. In this case, they need to hold a written delegation of those powers in order to perform those duties accountably. |