Military.com reports that “the Navy has decided to bring back its 241-year-old job ratings system, officials said Tuesday, reversing a decision at the end of September that prompted widespread outcry and even had the White House weigh in.”

“A formal announcement is set for Wednesday at 8 a.m. East Coast time.”

“The restoration of Navy rating titles will be announced in a Navy administrative message signed by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson.”