Sailor first class () is a
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used in the navies of many countries.
Canada
As of August 2020, the Royal Canadian Navy replaced the term ''seaman'' with the gender-neutral term ''sailor''.
Leading seamen are now referred to as "sailor first class" (often abbreviated as "S1").
NATO code
While the rank is used in a number of NATO countries, it is ranked differently depending on the country.
Insignia
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(Argentine Navy
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(Belgian Navy
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(Benin Navy
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(Bolivian Naval Force
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( Cameroon Navy)
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(Royal Canadian Navy
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(Chilean Navy
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(Colombian National Navy
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(Royal Moroccan Navy
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(Royal Netherlands Navy
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(Portuguese Navy
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( Togolese Navy)
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