| Yeoman | |
|---|---|
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| Issued by | United States Navy |
| Type | Enlisted rating |
| Abbreviation | YN / YNS (Submarine) |
| Specialty | Administration |
The yeoman rate is one of the oldest rates in the U.S. Navy, dating back to 1794. Historically, the Navy yeomen were responsible for keeping the storerooms for the ship's gunners, carpenters and boatswains. With the transition from sail to steam, yeomen were assigned to the ship's engineers. In the modern Navy, a yeoman is an enlisted service member who performs administrative and clerical work.