Annex 7.H Living-in levels (This Annex is policy guidance)

See: Chapter 7 Part 3 Division 1 clause 7.3.11.

Part 1 – Other ranks

These living-in levels apply to other ranks. An other rank member has a rank of Corporal or lower.

Item	Level	Description	Examples
1.	Other rank (O/R) level 1	Any of these: · Temporary accommodation · Transportable buildings · Prefabricated buildings · Permanent accommodation with dormitory-style shared rooms	· World War 2 and National Service 18.3 x 6.1 metre (60' x 20') huts, regardless of configuration. · ATCO-style huts regardless of configuration. · Traditional 1950-70's barrack blocks that have not been upgraded to single-room status.
2.	Other rank (O/R) level 2	Either of these: · Single rooms with more than four persons sharing a bathroom. · Accommodation that could be level 3 but is downgraded for an amenity defect.	Traditional 1950-70's barrack blocks that were upgraded to single-room status.
3.	Other rank (O/R) level 3	Either of these: · Single rooms with four or fewer persons sharing a bathroom. · Single rooms larger than 14 square metres with more than 4 persons sharing a bathroom. · Four single bedrooms sharing a common living area and bathroom.	· Traditional 1950-70's barrack blocks that were upgraded to single-room status. · Construction to Service Scales and Standards of Accommodation (SSSA) 1972.
4.	Other rank (O/R) level 4	Either of these: · Two single bedrooms sharing a common living area and bathroom. · A self-contained room of less than 24 square metres.	Upgraded permanent construction with greater amenity than other ranks living-in level 3 but less than other ranks living-in level 5.
5.	Other rank (O/R) level 5	Self-contained room of 24 square metres or more	New accommodation built since 1998 to other ranks level 5 standards.

	In this table, an upgraded traditional barrack block has an amenity defect if it has any of the following applies.
	a.	No common room.
	b.	Bedrooms of less than 12 square metres.
	c.	Bedrooms with an unusual aspect ratio (ie length to width).
	d.	Only external access to bathrooms. This includes via a verandah.
	e.	It is within the Australian Noise Exposure Forecast (ANEF) 25 contour on a Defence airfield.
Note: Level 5 standards are explained in the Classification of ADF Living in Accommodation ‑ Final Report ‑ 12 April 1999.

Part 2 – Senior non-commissioned officers

These living-in levels apply to senior non-commissioned officers. A senior non-commissioned officer is a member with a rank from Sergeant to Warrant Officer.

Item	Level	Description	Examples
1.	Senior non-commissioned officer (SNCO) level 1	Any of these: · Temporary accommodation · Transportable buildings · Prefabricated buildings · Permanent accommodation ‑        dormitory style/shared        rooms	· World War 2 and National Service 18.3 x 6.1 metre (60' x 20') huts, regardless of configuration. · ATCO-style huts regardless of configuration. · Traditional 1950-70's barrack blocks that have not been upgraded to single-room status.
2.	Senior non-commissioned officer (SNCO) level 2	Single rooms with more than four persons sharing a bathroom.	Traditional 1950-60's barrack blocks that have not been upgraded to a new configuration.
3.	Senior non-commissioned officer (SNCO) level 3	Single rooms with shared ensuite.	Construction to Construction to Service Scales and Standards of Accommodation (SSSA) 1972.
4.	Senior non-commissioned officer (SNCO) level 4	Self-contained room of less than 30 square metres.	Upgraded permanent construction within original building envelope. Has greater amenity than level 3 but less than level 5.
5.	Senior non-commissioned officer (SNCO) level 5	Self-contained room of 30 square metres or more.	New accommodation built since 1998 to senior non-commissioned officer level 5 standards.

Note: Level 5 standards are explained in the Classification of ADF Living in Accommodation ‑ Final Report ‑ 12 April 1999.

Part 3 – Junior officers

These living-in levels apply to junior officers. A junior officer is an officer with a rank of Second Lieutenant to Captain.

Item	Level	Description	Examples
1.	Junior officer (JOFFR) level 1	Any of these: · Temporary accommodation · Transportable buildings · Prefabricated buildings · Permanent accommodation -       dormitory style/shared       rooms	· World War 2 and National Service 18.3 x 6.1 metre (60' x 20') huts, regardless of configuration. · ATCO-style huts regardless of configuration. · Traditional 1950-70's barrack blocks that have not been upgraded to single-room status.
2.	Junior officer (JOFFR) level 2	Single rooms with more than four persons sharing a bathroom.	Traditional 1950-70's barrack blocks that have not been upgraded to a new configuration.
3.	Junior officer (JOFFR) level 3	Single rooms with shared ensuite.	Construction to Service Scales and Standards of Accommodation (SSSA) 1972.
4.	Junior officer (JOFFR) level 4	Self-contained room of less than 30 square metres.	Upgraded permanent construction within original building envelope. Has greater amenity than level 3 but less than level 5.
5.	Junior officer (JOFFR) level 5	Self-contained room of 30 square metres or more.	New accommodation built since 1998 to junior officer level 5 standards.

Note: Level 5 standards are explained in the Classification of ADF Living in Accommodation ‑ Final Report ‑ 12 April 1999.

Part 4 – Senior officers

This living-in level applies to senior officers. A senior officer is an officer with a rank of Major or above.

Item	Level	Description	Examples
1.	Senior officer living-in level 5	Self-contained two-room suite of 39 square metres or more.	Construction to Service Scales and Standards of Accommodation (SSSA) 1972.

Note: Level 5 standards are explained in the Classification of ADF Living in Accommodation ‑ Final Report ‑ 12 April 1999.

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