Commonwealth Numbered Regulations Commonwealth Numbered Regulations(1) The Chief of the Defence Force may, in writing, delegate any or all of his or her powers under this Part to:
(a) an officer of the Navy who holds a rank not below the rank of Lieutenant; or
(b) an officer of the Army who holds a rank not below the rank of Captain; or
(c) an officer of the Air Force who holds a rank not below the rank of Flight Lieutenant.
(2) The Minister may, in writing, delegate any or all of his or her powers under this Part to:
(a) an officer of the Navy who holds a rank not below the rank of Commodore; or
(b) an officer of the Army who holds a rank not below the rank of Brigadier; or
(c) an officer of the Air Force who holds a rank not below the rank of Air Commodore.
(3) In exercising powers under a delegation, the delegate must comply with any directions of the Chief of the Defence Force or Minister (as the case may be).