Singapore legislation

Clause 55

of People’s Defence Force Bill

Clause 55

University Training Corps

(1)

The President may accept the services, without enlistment as members of the Force, of persons whom he may deem qualified for military training to be formed into a University Training Corps.

(2)

Such Corps may, at the discretion of the General Officer Commanding and with the concurrence of the President, be attached to any corps, body or division of the Force or of the Singapore armed forces.

(3)

The officers of a University Training Corps shall be commissioned by the President and such commission shall not be deemed to be vacated by the death or retirement from office of the President by whom the same was issued.

(4)

The Minister may make rules for the general government, management and discipline of the University Training Corps, and the conditions under which such Corps may be disbanded or the services of any members thereof dispensed with.