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Wives of each new U.S. Army South Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion first sergeants pinned on their husband’s new rank in an Army tradition Oct. 20 during a “frocking” ceremony that took place before the formal change of responsibility ceremony. Frocking is a U.S. military term for a commissioned or non-commissioned officer selected for promotion wearing the insignia of the higher grade before the official date of promotion, or date of rank. An officer or NCO who has been selected for promotion may be authorized to “frock” to the next grade.
161101-A-PO640-006.JPG Photo By: Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Graham

JBSA-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Wives of each new U.S. Army South Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion first sergeants pinned on their husband’s new rank in an Army tradition Oct. 20 during a “frocking” ceremony that took place before the formal change of responsibility ceremony. Frocking is a U.S. military term for a commissioned or non-commissioned officer selected for promotion wearing the insignia of the higher grade before the official date of promotion, or date of rank. An officer or NCO who has been selected for promotion may be authorized to “frock” to the next grade.


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