Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his speech during the Navy Day celebrations in Sindhudurg, commended the Indian Navy for its historic appointment of the first woman commanding officer of a naval ship. He emphasized the need for a cultural transformation within the Indian Navy.
Modi announced plans to rename the ranks of Navy personnel and officers to reflect Indian cultural heritage.
The existing PBOR ranks in the Navy to be renamed are Master Chief Petty Officer Ist Class, Master Chief Petty Officer IInd Class, Chief Petty Officer, Petty Officer, Leading Seaman, Seaman Ist Class and Seaman IInd Class.
What will be the new names of the Indian Navy ranks? Can you guess?
