Crewman

'''Crewman''' ({{IPAc-en|k|r|u:|.|m|@n}}) is a generic term for a crew member serving in the operation of an aircraft, naval vessel, spacecraft, or train.<ref>{{cite web|title=Crewman|url=http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crewman|website=Merriam Webster|accessdate=2 November 2016}}</ref> The term may also refer to individuals serving in a military capacity on weapon system platforms, such as those operating a tank.<ref>{{cite web|title=M1 ARMOR CREWMAN|url=http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/combat/m1-armor-crewman.html|website=GoArmy|publisher=U.S. Army|accessdate=2 November 2016}}</ref>

In some science fiction (most notably ''Star Trek''), crewman is the lowest military rank on board a spacecraft, analogous to seaman in many real-world navies.{{efn|See for example the bio on Crewman Kelly, from the ''Enterprise'' series.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kelly, Crewman|url=http://www.startrek.com/database_article/crewman-kelly|website=startrek.com|accessdate=2 November 2016}}</ref> or Crewman Green from the original series<ref>{{cite web|title=Green, Crewman|url=http://www.startrek.com/database_article/green-crewman|website=startrek.com|accessdate=2 November 2016}}</ref>}}

The term "crewman" may also be used interchangeably with the non-gender specific form as "crewperson" or "crewmember".<ref>{{cite web|title=Crewman|url=http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Crewmember|website=thefreedictionary.com|accessdate=2 November 2016}}</ref>

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Category:Military ranks