If, at the time of the compensable injury the Reservist was on continuous full-time service, normal weekly earnings (NWE) will be based on the relevant military salary (including Service Allowance) and other military allowances of an equivalent full-time serving member. For the purpose of compensation entitlements, the client should be treated as if they were a full-time member of the ADF at the time of the injury. This basis for payment remains even after return to work as a part-time member of the ADF.
Note, that 'continuous full-time service' (CFTS) relates to ADF employment during call-up of the reservist under the Defence Act for operational service or, alternatively, voluntary acceptance by the reservist of a formal contract of full-time service (i.e. usually for a defined period). CFTS does not mean the period of the Reserves annual training camp or promotion courses or trade/skills courses incidental to part-time Reserves service. NWE for incapacity arising out of an injury caused during these reserves training periods, is the same for part-time service, below.