[Rev. 2012] (c) (d) (e) Kenya Defence Forces Kenya Defence Forces CAP. 199 never have been convicted of a criminal offence; be a fit and proper person to serve and shall have a trustworthy and exemplary character; and comply with the prescribed security grading requirements. (6) Where the holder of a commission cannot be traced after a diligent search that is appropriate in the circumstances, the commission may be cancelled without such notification. (7) An officer may by notice in writing to the Defence Council, request to be relieved of his or her commission and, unless otherwise determined by the Defence Council, the request shall take effect on the date indicated in the notice. (8) Where the Defence Council declines to approve resignation request under subsection (7), the Defence Council, shall within reasonable time and in writing, communicate such decision and reasons for declining. (9) A former officer is not, in consequence of the withdrawal of his or her commission, exempt from— (a) any service or training for which he or she may be liable in terms of this Act unless exempted in accordance with regulations; (b) the repayment of any money stipulated in a contract pertaining to any education or training he or she may have undergone or may be in the process of undergoing at State expense. (10) Officers who have retired from the Defence Forces and while still in service held commission, may retain the use of their rank after they have so retired and are no longer in service, but shall append the appellation “Rtd” whenever it is used. (11) Commissioned officers from other countries who are attached to the Defence Forces by means of temporary appointment in terms of this Act shall be entitled to all privileges bestowed on commissioned officers in the Defence Forces by virtue of their rank. 250. Reserve liability (1) An officer holding a regular commission who retires from the Defence Forces with a pension or gratuity shall thereupon be transferred to the reserve, and shall serve in it until the age of— (a) sixty-two years, in the case of an officer retiring with the rank of MajorGeneral or corresponding rank or above; (b) sixty years, in the case of an officer retiring with the rank of Brigadier, Colonel or Lieutenant-Colonel or corresponding rank; or (c) fifty five years, in the case of an officer retiring with the rank of Major or corresponding rank or below. (2) An officer holding a short service commission who completes the term of the commission with a pension or gratuity shall on such completion be transferred to the regular reserve and shall remain in it for a period of three years. K7-111 [Issue 1]