Exactly what I was thinking. In the Navy we called it "Frocked", which I'm sure is an old sailing navy term relating to a uniform frock. Thanks all.
Takao, thanks! I would never have guessed that. So that would refer to his selection to Petty Officer 1st Class, correct?
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