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| text = '''Kapten''' ([[Kapteeni]] in Finnish) (From Latin word capitaneus meaning head man or chief) is a professional [[military]] rank in Sweden, Finland and Estonia, immediately above [[Löjtnant]] in Sweden and [[Yliluutnantti]] in [[Finland]] and just below [[Major (Sweden)|Major]] in the Army ranks. In the Navy, the rank is immediately above [[Löjtnant]] and just below [[Örlogskapten]]. A Swedish Kapten may fill a variety of roles, up to and including filling staff positions and serving as platoon |
| text = '''Kapten''' ([[Kapteeni]] in Finnish) (From Latin word capitaneus meaning head man or chief) is a professional [[military]] rank in Sweden, Finland and Estonia, immediately above [[Löjtnant]] in Sweden and [[Yliluutnantti]] in [[Finland]] and just below [[Major (Sweden)|Major]] in the Army ranks. In the Navy, the rank is immediately above [[Löjtnant]] and just below [[Örlogskapten]]. A Swedish Kapten may fill a variety of roles, up to and including filling staff positions and serving as platoon or company commanders. |
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Revision as of 22:15, 17 May 2009
Obtaining the rank in Sweden
One year as Löjtnant and 40 weeks of tactical training.
History and related ranks
Origin
The basic military unit during the Middle Ages was the company raised by a vassal lord on behalf of his lord usually the King. The lord was comissioned by the king as Kapten to lead the unit. As the number of companies grew, one captain was granted overall (general) authority and named captain general, which was shortened to general.
Kaptenlöjtnant
Until 1750, a rank above Löjtnant and below Kapten to command the life guard company on behalf of its formal commadner - a Överste.
Stabskapten
The rank Kaptenlöjtnant changed to Stabskapten (Staff Captain) in 1750.
Ryttmästare
Now obsolete rank in the cavalry that corresponded to Kapten.
Reform 1972
Kapten with more than 11 years of service were elevated to Major
Holders of the following ranks were elevated to Kapten
- Löjtnant
- Förvaltare
- Fanjunkare (with a minimum of 7 years servcie)
- Sergeant (with a minimum of 7 years servcie)
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Finland
In peacetime training, a kapteeni is the commander of a company. (Majors can also be in this role, but usually majors work in command staff rather than in individual companies.) The rank requires additional training to obtain, in addition to the preexisting military university degree.
It is also possible for reservists to obtain the reserve rank of kapteeni.
See also
- Finnish military ranks
- Military ranks of the Swedish armed forces
- Swedish Armed Forces
- Officer Training
References
- ^ The Swedish Armed Forces official website - military ranks (accessed on July 13, 2007) (in Swedish)
- ^ http://www.goarmy.com/about/ranks_and_insignia.jsp USA enlisted ranks
- ^ http://www.goarmy.com/about/ranks_insignia_officer.jsp USA comissioned officers ranks