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THE TRADITIONAL ROUTE OF
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RATING |
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OFFICER |
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Wardroom Status |
THE RANKER |
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Non- Wardroom Status |
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Seaman or Trained Man [TM] |
None |
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but NOT Able Seaman [AB]. |
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Warrant Officer |
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Sub Lieutenant |
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In those days, the abbreviation AB =
Admiral of the Blue. |
Under 10 years |
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seniority |
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Leading Seaman |
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[3 buttons only] |
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Petty
Officer 2nd class |
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Lieutenant |
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Warrant Officer |
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under 8 years |
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Over 10 years |
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seniority |
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seniority |
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[quarter inch stripe] |
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*** |
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and buttons |
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Petty Officer 1st class |
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Lieutenant |
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over 8 years seniority |
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Commissioned |
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Chief |
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Warrant Officer |
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Petty Officer |
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known before 1922 |
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as Chief Gunner, |
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extreme rarity any rating from this group could |
Boatswain and Carpenter. |
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Commander |
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officer, a Wranker |
Ranker. |
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[half inch stripe] |
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and buttons |
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Captain |
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