Navy · RATING history

RT Radio Technician

In 1945, the Navy changed the Radio Technician (RT) rating to Electronics Technician's Mate (ETM).

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Radio Technician

The change is dated to 1945; no month or day is given.

Source extraction notes

Malin/BUPERS source assertion: Changed from Radio Technician 1945. | changed to Electronics Technician's Mate 1945. Normalized as renamed/changed. 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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