RNZN Communicators Association
General Updates

Gender Neutral Policy

Frank Rands

New gender neutral trades have been introduced into the RNZN.  These trades include:

  • Seaman Officer are now known as Seamanship Officer
  • Seaman Combat Specialist (Old Gunnery Branch) are now known as Seamanship Combat Specialist. and
  • Helicopter Crewman is now a Helicopter Crewperson in line with the RNZAF.

Not sure what they are going to do with terms like Man Aloft or Man Overboard but watch this space.