The general points of the new conditions are in brief form as follows—Direct commissions from the ranks to units. "Wider entry to the cadet colleges by freedom from fees ifa boy's parents are unable to find the money. Also part payments.
Guaranteed promotion to major and retention to 47. Promotion by time and not by vacancy. Captain in eight years and Major in seventeen years, Beyond major promotion will be by selection to fill appointments. No extraneous establishments. Full pay all the time. Tenures to be three years. Generals and lieutenant-generals to retire at 60, major-generals, 57, colonels 55, lieutenant-colonels 50 and majors, 47, A major will be able to earn retired pay of £407 at the age of 46 if with 23 years service. A lieutenant-colonel £543 at 46 if of 25 years service, major-general £950, lieutenant-general £1,120, general £1,300.
The India rates of pay are still under consideration and British officers are drawing the old rates pending the issue of the new scale when back pay to August 1, will be drawn.
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