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Later, the term was formalized as a rating for the lowest normal grade of [[seaman]]. They are not trained in any special task. They are required to work at physically hard tasks of great variety. One needs an [[Ordinary Seaman Certificate]] to obtain work. One can become an able seaman as a promotion from this position.
In the modern Royal Navy the rank of Able Seaman is achieved by all recruits on completion of basic training ([[HMS Raleigh (shore establishment)|HMS ''Raleigh'']]) and subsequent intensive training in the specialism of choice. Thus the rank of Ordinary Seaman is obsolete. This is in line with increasing technical specialism and ability of RN personnel.<ref>http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/Careers/Pay-Benefits-and-Learning/Pay-Details</ref>
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