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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

[1] [2] [3]

References

  1. ^ The Swedish Armed Forces official website - military ranks (accessed on July 13, 2007) (in Swedish)
  2. ^ http://www.goarmy.com/about/ranks_and_insignia.jsp USA enlisted ranks
  3. ^ : [1]
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