Should Army have gender-neutral naming conventions for its ranks?

Channel:

BFBS Forces News

Subscribers:

946,000

Published on June 15, 2022 4:08:47 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7rD-KwnASs

Duration: 2:50

12,992 views

303

Calls have been made for the Army to review its ranking system – as some roles have no female or gender-neutral alternative.

It comes as the RAF and Royal Navy have both made steps towards more inclusive language in recent years.

Women in the Army often find themselves in male ranking conventions – such as guardsman, kingsman and craftsman – with no female or gender-neutral alternative.

Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazC
Check out our website: http://forces.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForcesTV
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ForcesNews