On This Day
1976-1999 > Post Vietnam
On This Day - 1976-1999
- January 27, 2020
The term WRAN in female rank titles was abolished. (*Actual day of month unknown)
- January 27, 2020
Position of Director WRANS abolished
- January 27, 2020
All women joining the RAN became liable for sea service
- January 27, 2020
Commander June Baker appointed as Executive Officer HMAS Penguin (the first woman to be appointed as a RAN Executive Officer—Second in Command. (*Actual day of month unknown)
- January 27, 2020
The WRAN officer rank titles were replaced with male officer rank titles. The Navy began training its WRAN officer cadets at RAN College at Jervis Bay with their male counterparts. (*Actual day of month unknown)