Singapore legislation

Clause 56

of People’s Defence Force Bill

Clause 56

Cadet Corps

(1)

The President may accept the service, without enlistment as members of the Force, of youths of twelve years of age and upwards whom he may deem qualified as cadets to be formed into a Cadet 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 Cadet 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 Cadet Corps, and the conditions under which such Corps may be disbanded or the services of any members thereof dispensed with.

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