Yeoman (United States Navy)


A yeoman is an enlisted service member within the United States Navy that performs administrative and clerical work under their primary role and assignment. They deal with protocol, naval instructions, enlisted evaluations, commissioned officer fitness reports, naval messages, visitors, telephone calls and mail. They organize files, operate office equipment, and order and distribute office supplies. They write and type business and social letters, notices, directives, forms and reports.

Training/school

'A' School is held in NTTC Meridian at Naval Air Station Meridian, Mississippi, and averages 46 calendar days to complete. 'C' school - flag officer writer is also at NTTC Meridian, MS, and is run as a 5-week course.

Flag writer

A yeoman flag writer is a senior yeoman, typically at the petty officer first class level or higher, who serves on the personal staffs of flag and/or general officers and certain other senior officers. Flag writers draft personal and professional correspondence, act on matters of social usage, protocol, honors and ceremonies, prepare and liquidate travel orders, and prepare officer reports of fitness for signature by a flag or general officer. They must be able to function independently. Individuals serving as flag writers are in a highly visible position and must conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. Additionally, members will be required to satisfactorily meet any additional requirements of the flag officer. A rating must be an E6-E9 to be eligible for flag writer school.

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