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| Keywords: US Navy 040521-N-8861F-003 Commanding Officer of Naval Support Activity Naples, Capt. David Frederick, offers his congratulations to all newly-selected Petty Officers.jpg en Naval Support Activity Naples Italy May 21 2004 - Commanding Officer of Naval Support Activity Naples Capt David Frederick offers his congratulations to all newly-selected Petty Officers during a frocking ceremony held in conjunction with morning colors The term frock is thought to compare the wearing of the rank-insignia to a cloak or frock According to the Naval Historical center in Washington D C the practice of frocking can be traced back at least as early as 1802 when personnel assuming the uniform of the next higher rank but not necessarily with higher pay were appointed by proper authority to assume the duties and responsibilities of that rank prior to actual promotion U S Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Lenny Francioni RELEASED 2004-05-21 040521-N-8861F-003 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 14275 U S Navy photo PD-USGov-Military-Navy Naval Support Activity Naples | ||||
