Navy · RATING history

F Fireman

In 1948, Fireman (F) changed according to class: Fireman third class became Fireman Recruit (FR), while Fireman second class became Fireman Apprentice (FA).

Codes named in this history

Codes without a directory match

  • FR stated by the source. No directory or archive record matches.
  • FA stated by the source. No directory or archive record matches.

Documented history

Fireman

The changes are dated only to 1948; no month or day is given.

Source extraction notes

Malin/BUPERS source assertion: Fireman 3c changed to Fireman Recruit 1948. | Fireman 2c changed to Fireman Apprentice 1948. | Changed from Fireman 2c 1948. | Changed from Fireman 3c 1948. Normalized as split/multi-destination. Reconciles 4 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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