Defence Act, 2002 (Act No. 42 of 2002)RegulationsRegulations for the Reserve Force, 200929. Certificate of service |
| 1) | A certificate of service must be issued by the Chief of the Defence Force, or an officer designated by him or her for that purpose, to each member who retires from the Reserve Force or whose service is terminated and such certificate-- |
| a) | must make provision for the force number, identity number, rank on discharge, full names, dates of enrolment and discharge, mustering and special qualifications of the member concerned and particulars of the decorations and medals which he or she is entitled to wear as well as of his or her mention in despatches or commendation; and |
| b) | may be specially endorsed by his or her unit commander in recognition of outstanding merit in the performance of his or her duties, or exemplary or good conduct or character. |
| 2) | An official testimonial shall not be issued to any member of the Reserve Force. |