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AETM Aviation Electronics Technician's Mate

In 1948, the Aviation Electronics Technician's Mate (AETM) rating was merged into Aviation Electronics Technician (AT), along with Aviation Radioman.

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Aviation Electronics Technician's Mate

The change is dated to 1948; no month or day is given.

Source extraction notes

Malin/BUPERS source assertion: Changed from Aviation Radioman and Aviation Electronics Technician's Mate 1948. | included in Aviation Electronics Technician 1948. Normalized as merged/included. Reconciles 2 reciprocal, grade-specific, or repeated source assertions for the same predecessor/date.

Source documents (2)

Reviewed September 23, 2026 against references 1 and 2.

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