U.S. Navy Removes "Man" From Most Enlisted Titles

Todd Beamon : Sep 30, 2016
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"We recognize that's going to be a large cultural change.” – Vice Admiral Robert Burke

(Washington, DC) – [Newsmax] The Navy ended the 91 titles to identify enlisted personnel Thursday, overhauling a structure that has been in use since the Continental Navy that includes dispensing with most titles that include "man." (Photo Credit: Commons Wikimedia.org)

For instance, "Fire Controlman 1st Class Joe Sailor" would become "Petty Officer 1st Class Joe Sailor" effective immediately …

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