A ship's company or complement comprises all officers, non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel aboard a naval vessel, excluding civilians and guests. Traditional nautical usage strongly distinguishes officers from crew, though the two groups combined form the complement.
A ship's company or complement comprises all officers, non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel aboard a naval vessel, excluding civilians and guests. Traditional nautical usage strongly distinguishes officers from crew, though the two groups combined form the complement.
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