Armed Forces Act 1996

3 Discharge certificates

(1) In section 11(4) of the 1955 Acts and paragraph 5(7) of Schedule 7 to the [1955 c. 18.] Army Act 1955 (certificates of discharge), for the words from “such particulars” to the end there shall be substituted the words “the following particulars, namely—

(a) his name, rank and service number;

(b) his reserve liability (if applicable); and

(c) the reason for his discharge and the date of discharge,

together with any other particulars which are required to be included in the certificate by directions of the Defence Council or an officer authorised by them.”

(2) In section 6(3) of the Armed Forces Act 1966 (certificates of discharge) for the words from “such particulars” to the end there shall be substituted the words “the following particulars, namely—

(a) his name, rating and service number;

(b) his reserve liability (if applicable); and

(c) the reason for his discharge and the date of discharge,

together with any other particulars which are required to be included in the certificate by directions of the Defence Council or an officer authorised by them.”