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Revision as of 09:03, 20 May 2009
History and related ranks
Swedish insignias before 2009
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1600 - 1700
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.
Sweden:Reform 1833/37
Korporals were considerred underofficers in the Cavalry before the reorganization 1833/37, when Korprals were elevated to Sergeants and the rank was moved down in status.
Konstapel
Established 1500. A corresponding artillery and air-defense rank. Removed 1972 as a rank.
Sweden: Distinktionskorpral
Establised 1858 as a rank above Korpral. 1912: Holders of the rank were elevated to Furir and the ranks was removed.
Sweden: Vicekorpral Vicekonstapel
Ranks existed until 1972 for deputy squad leaders. The corresponding English rank was Lance Corporal.
Sweden: Reform 1972
- Holders of the rank Korpral were elevated to Furir.
- Holders of the rank Vicekorpral were elevated to Korpral.
- Vicekopral was removed as a rank
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See also
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
- ^ : [1]