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Defence Act 1990

Terms and conditions of service in the armed forces - Appointments and enlistments

34: Oath of allegiance

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"Promising to be loyal when you join the defence forces"

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When you join the Navy, Army, or Air Force, you must take an oath of allegiance. You promise to be loyal to the Sovereign. You make this promise to a commissioned officer or someone else chosen to hear your oath.

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Part 4Terms and conditions of service in the armed forces
Appointments and enlistments

34Oath of allegiance

  1. Every person who is appointed to, or is enlisted or engaged in, the Navy, the Army, or the Air Force shall take and subscribe before a commissioned officer, or such other person as may be prescribed, an oath of allegiance to the Sovereign in such form as may be prescribed from time to time.