Section 29: Terms of enlistment

(1) The term for which a person enlisting in the Armed Forces may be enlisted shall be such a term beginning with the date of his attestation, as is mentioned in subsections (2) and (3) of this section.
(2) Where the person enlisting has apparently attained the age of eighteen years, the term of enlistment shall, as may be prescribed, not exceed twelve years, and be classed-
(a) as a term of regular service; or
(b) as to a prescribed part, a term of regular service and as to the remaining part, a term in the Armed Forces Reserve.
(3) Where the person enlisting has not apparently attained the age of eighteen years, the term shall be a term ending with the expiration of such period not exceeding twelve years as may be prescribed beginning with the date on which he attained that age, and be classed-
(a) as a term of regular service; or
(b) as to a prescribed part, a term of regular service, and as to the remaining part, a term of service in the Armed Forces Reserve.