Korpral

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Korpral is a Swedish rank awarded after 6 or 8 months of conscript training two months prior the promotion to Furir.

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[edit] History

[edit] Origin

Korpral means chief. A korpral held the position as platoon (korpralskap) leader of 24 men during the Swedish allotment system. The korpralskap consisted of four rote (teams) of 6 men each. Each rote was led by a rote master.

[edit] Reform 1833/37

Korporals were considerred petty officers in the Cavalry before the the reorganization 1833/37, when Korprals were elevated to Sergeants and the rank was moved down in status.

[edit] Reform 1972

Korprals were elevated to Furir during the establishmet of a new personnel corps Gruppbefäl (Squad Leaders). The rank Vicekorpral was removed.

[edit] Konstapel

A corresponding artillery and air-defense rank, established: 1500, removed: 1972 (changed to Korpral)

[edit] Distinktionskorpral

A rank above Korpral Established: 1858, removed: 1914 (personnel with the rank were elevated to Furir)

[edit] Vicekorpral Vicekonstapel

Image:SWE-Army-Vicekorpral.png

Ranks existed until 1972 for deputy squad leaders. The corresponding English rank is Lance Corporal.

[edit] See also
Rank Korpral Krp
Rank above Furir
Rank below Menig
Rank criteria 6 to 8 months of conscript training
Responsibility no responsibility
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