Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations(1) A Chief may promote an enlisted member to any of the following non‑commissioned ranks for a specified period:
(a) Warrant Officer (in the Australian Navy);
(b) Warrant Officer Class 1;
(c) Warrant Officer (in the Australian Air Force).
(2) The Chief must issue a warrant to the enlisted member.
(3) The Chief may extend the period.
Note 1 An enlisted member may decline to be promoted under this regulation.
Note 2 An enlisted member who has been promoted under this regulation is affected by regulation 66.