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Corporal is a rank in use in some form by most militaries, police forces or other uniformed organizations around the world. It is usually equivalent to NATO Rank Code OR-4. Military rank, or simply rank, is a system of grading seniority and command within military organizations. ...
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Australia
 Corporal is the second lowest of the non-commissioned officer ranks in the Australian Army, falling between Lance-Corporal and Sergeant. A Corporal is usually a Section Commander (SeCo), and is in charge of 10-14 men of private rank. He may also have a second-in-command, generally a Lance-Corporal. The same ranks within artillery units are Bombardier and Lance-Bombardier respectively. Image File history File links File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
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Lance Corporal (LCpl, L/Cpl or LCP) is a rank used by some elements of the British, Commonwealth, and U.S. armed forces, the police, or other uniformed organizations. ...
This article is about the rank of sergeant. ...
Historically, artillery refers to any engine used for the discharge of projectiles during war. ...
For Bombardier Group, Canada see: Bombardier United Kingdom Bombardier and lance-bombardier are British Army ranks used in the Royal Artillery instead of (respectively) corporal and lance-corporal. ...
For Bombardier Group, Canada see: Bombardier United Kingdom Bombardier and lance-bombardier are British Army ranks used in the Royal Artillery instead of (respectively) corporal and lance-corporal. ...
Corporal is also a rank of the Royal Australian Air Force, being equal to both the Australian Army and Royal Air Force rank of Corporal. There is no RAAF equivalent to the Army rank of Lance-Corporal. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is the air force branch of the Australian Defence Force. ...
The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the air force branch of the British Armed Forces. ...
Canada
 Corporal (Cpl) is an Army and Air Force non-commissioned member rank of the Canadian Forces. Its Naval equivalent is Leading Seaman (LS). It is senior to the rank of Private and its Naval equivalent Able Seaman, and junior to Master Corporal (Caporal-Chef)and its equivalent Master Seaman (Matelot-Chef). It is part of the cadre of junior non-commissioned officers, and one of the Junior Ranks. In French the rank is Caporal. Image File history File links Corporal Source: NA File links The following pages link to this file: Template:Ranks and Insignia of NATO Armies/OR/Canada Ranks and insignia of NATO Armies Enlisted ...
Canadian Forces Land Force Command (LFC) is responsible for army operations within the Canadian Armed Forces. ...
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A non-commissioned member (NCM), in the Canadian Forces, is defined in the Queens Regulations and Orders as: … any person, other than an officer, who is enrolled in, or who pursuant to law is attached or seconded otherwise than as an officer to, the Canadian Forces… Thus, an NCM...
The Canadian Forces (French: Forces canadiennes) are the combined armed forces of Canada. ...
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Seaman can be a generic term for sailor. ...
A private is a military soldier of the lowest military rank (equivalent to Nato Rank Grades OR-1 to OR-3 depending on the force served in). ...
In the Royal Navy in the middle of the 18th century, the term Able Seaman referred to a seaman with at least two years experience at sea. ...
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Master Seaman or matelot-chef in French is a Non-commissioned members rank of the Canadian Navy, which is between Leading Seaman and Petty Officer Second Class. ...
A non-commissioned officer (sometimes noncommissioned officer), also known as an NCO or noncom, is a non-commissioned member of an armed force who has been given authority by a commissioned officer. ...
Junior Ranks is the collective term for all the ranks below that of a Sergeant/Petty Officer 2nd Class; in other words, all junior non-commissioned officers and privates. ...
The rank insignia of a Corporal is a 2-bar chevron, point down, worn in gold thread on both upper sleeves of the Service Dress jacket; in tan (Army) or dark blue (Air Force) thread on CADPAT slip-ons for Operational Dress; in old gold thread on blue slip-ons on other Air Force uniforms; and in gold metal and green enamel miniature pins on the collars of the Army dress shirt and outerwear coats. On Army ceremonial uniforms, it is usually rendered in gold braid (black for rifle regiments), on either both sleeves, or just the right, depending on unit custom. A sample of the temperate woodland CADPAT design. ...
 Corporal is the first non-commissioned officer rank, and the lowest rank officially empowered to issue a lawful command. Corporals can lead troops if they have the formal qualifications to be promoted to Master Corporal but have not been promoted yet. However, the rank of Corporal was severaly downgraded after Unification, along with the attendant responsibilities. A Corporal in the Canadian Army in 1967 had the same duties and responsibilities that a Sergeant has today. Image File history File links Canadian Forces Corporals Arm Patch File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
Another effect of Unification was to delete the appointments of Lance Corporal and Lance Sergeant (a Corporal holding the acting rank of Sergeant). The former is still common in other Commonwealth militaries. Lance Corporal (LCpl or L/Cpl) is a military rank used by some elements of the British, Commonwealth, and U.S. armed forces. ...
In the British Army, a Lance Sergeant (LSgt or L/Sgt) was a Corporal acting in the rank of Sergeant. ...
The Commonwealth of Nations, usually known as the Commonwealth, is an association of 53 independent sovereign states, almost all of which are former territories of the British Empire. ...
Corporal is deemed to be the substantive rank of the members carrying the appointment of Master Corporal. On pay documents, Corporal was formerly listed as "Cpl (A)" and Master Corporal as "Cpl (B)".
Privates in the Canadian Forces are considered to be apprentices in their trades, and Corporals are journeymen. To become a Corporal one must served four years as a private, and achieved Qualification Level 5 trades training.
The rank of corporal in artillery units follows the British convention and is styled Bombardier (Bdr) — thus a Master Corporal is a Master Bombardier (MBdr). UBIQUE (Everywhere) and QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT (Whither Right And Glory Lead) // History Many of the units and batteries of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery are older than Canada itself. ...
For Bombardier Group, Canada see: Bombardier United Kingdom Bombardier and lance-bombardier are British Army ranks used in the Royal Artillery instead of (respectively) corporal and lance-corporal. ...
In rifle regiments, a distinction was historically drawn between a Corporal and an Acting Corporal; The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada had a special insignia to distinguish between the two. The Queens Own Rifles of Canada is a militia regiment within the Canadian Armed Forces and is based in Toronto, Ontario. ...
Finland Korpraali (literally translated as "Corporal") is the equivalent to Lance Corporal and it is the most senior rank of Private. Alikersantti (literally translated as "Sub-Sergeant") is the lowest NCO rank and it is the equivalent to Corporal elsewhere. An Alikersantti is usually the leader of a group that consists of 4-7 men and around 20% of conscripts are promoted to Alikersantti after they have gone through 16 weeks of NCO training. The next rank is Kersantti (Sergeant). Image File history File links Finnish_Corporal_Insignia. ...
Lance Corporal (LCpl or L/Cpl) is a military rank used by some elements of the British, Commonwealth, and U.S. armed forces. ...
A private is a military soldier of the lowest military rank (equivalent to Nato Rank Grades OR-1 to OR-3 depending on the force served in). ...
This article is about the rank of sergeant. ...
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Germany The German military had no direct equivalent to a corporal in either the Commonwealth or US militaries, in terms of duties and responsibilities. Some sources identify Unteroffizier as the traditional German equivalent to Corporal, and this grade has existed as a military rank since at least the 18th century. Other sources identify the lower rank of Gefreiter as being equivalent to a Corporal of other armies, though in the German military this rank conferred a higher rate of pay without any of the duties and responsibilities granted Corporals in other armies. This and the rank of Oberstabsgefreiter (highest rank of Privates) are today classified by NATO as OR-4 ranks, with Unteroffizier (lowest NCO-rank) being classified as OR-5. Given the vastly different status of the rank of Corporal in the British (section commander) and American (section second-in-command) armies, identifying equivalents in the German military is largely fruitless. Unteroffizier insignia Unteroffizier is a military rank (non-commissioned officer) of the German Bundeswehr that has existed since the 19th century. ...
Modern German Gefreiter insignia Gefreiter today is the German equivalent for Private. ...
The SS equivalent to Unteroffizier was Unterscharführer. The infamous double-sig rune SS insignia. ...
Unterscharführer insignia Unterscharführer was a paramilitary rank of the Nazi Party that was used by the Schutzstaffel (SS) between the years of 1934 and 1945. ...
India and Pakistan The equivalent to Corporal in the British Indian Army was Lance-Daffadar in cavalry regiments and Naik in other units. These ranks are still used in the Indian Army and Pakistan Army. The Indian Army in the time of the British Raj (1857–1947) // Administrative Name The Indian Army is the name for the Indian Armed forces of that country; the meaning of that name changed over time: History The Indian Army was formed after the Indian Mutiny in 1857 by the...
Lance Daffadar was the equivalent rank to Corporal in British Indian Army cavalry units, ranking between Acting Lance Daffadar and Daffadar. ...
The Indian Army (à¤à¤¾à¤°à¤¤à¥€à¤¯ सेना Hindi: Bharatiya Sena) is the land force of the Armed Forces of India and has the prime responsibility of conducting land-based warfare. ...
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Ireland
 Corporal (Cpl) (Ceannaire in Gaelic) is the lowest rank of non-commissioned officer within the Irish Army and Air Corps. The Naval equivalent is Leading Seaman (LS). Image File history File links Download high resolution version (300x650, 66 KB) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
Irish (Gaeilge), a Goidelic language spoken in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Canada, and the United States, is constitutionally recognised as the first official language of the Republic of Ireland. ...
The Irish Army is the main branch of the Irish Defence Forces of the Republic of Ireland. ...
Aer Chór na hÉireann(Irish Air Corps) provides the air defence function of Óglaigh na hÉireann(Irish Defence Forces), in support of the Army and Naval Service, together with such other roles as may be assigned by the Government (e. ...
Irish Naval Jack The Irish Naval Service is the navy of the Republic of Ireland and is one of the three standing branches of the Irish Defence Forces (Óglaigh na hÉireann). ...
Seaman can be a generic term for sailor. ...
The Army rank insignia consists of two winged chevrons (or "stripes"). The Dress Uniform being red chevrons with a yellow border. The main role of an infantry Corporal is to either command a section as the section commander or to command the Fire Support Group (FSG) of a section as the 2I/C. Another role is that of training NCO of a section, as all Corporals must be qualified instructors. A section is an infantry unit in the British Army consisting of eight soldiers, including a Corporal as section commander, a Lance-Corporal as second-in-command, and six privates. ...
Before 1994, the Air Corps was considered part of the Army and wore Army uniforms with distinct corps badges but the same rank insignia. With the introduction of a unique Air Corps blue uniform in 1994, the same rank markings in a white colour were worn, before the introduction of a new two-chevron badge with wing rank marking.
Israel In the Israel Defense Forces, soldiers are promoted from Private to Corporal (Rav-turai or Rabat) after approximately 8 months of service, if they performed their duties appropriately during this time. Soldiers who take a commander's course may become Corporals earlier. Corporals get a symbolic pay raise of 4.60 NIS and those who are also noncommissioned officers (mashak) are able to command privates in their respective units. Image File history File links Idf_crpl. ...
The Israel Defense Forces are part of the Israeli Security Forces. ...
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A Corporal may be promoted to Sergeant about 10 months after becoming a Corporal, or to a Second Lieutenant if they complete an officer's course. This article is about the rank of sergeant. ...
Second Lieutenant is the lowest commissioned rank in many armed forces. ...
Norway
 In the Norwegian Defence Force, promotion to the rank of Korporal is used as a way to acknowledge soldiers who have done a good job in their service, without giving them any real authority. Promotion may come after only 4 months (or even less), and the rank carries two chevrons and a slight pay increase. In addition, every candidate who completes a special selection period, the Aspirantperiode, including those aspiring to become a Sergeant or a soldier in His Majesty The King's Guard, automatically qualifies for the rank of Korporal, as do the Military Police. Image File history File links Korporal Source: NO File links The following pages link to this file: Template:Ranks and Insignia of NATO Armies/OR/Norway Ranks and insignia of NATO Armies Enlisted ...
The Norwegian Defence Forces (Forsvaret) numbers about 30,000 personnel, including civilian employees. ...
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The pay raise is fondly known as Colatilegget, or the "coke raise", as the sum in question is approximately enough to buy one Coke each day. The wave shape (known as the dynamic ribbon device) present on all Coca-Cola cans throughout the world derives from the contour of the original Coca-Cola bottles. ...
Republic of Singapore
 A Corporal (CPL) in the Singapore Armed Forces, unlike Corporals in most other military forces, is not a non-commissioned officer (known as a Specialist in Singapore). The rank of Corporal lies between Lance-Corporal (LCP) and 3rd Sergeant (3SG). It is the most common rank held by conscript soldiers, who are usually promoted to the rank near the end of their national service term. Corporals usually do not go on to become sergeants. A Corporal in the Singapore Armed Forces is roughly equivalent to a Specialist in the U.S. Army. Image File history File links File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF, Malay: Angkatan Bersenjata Singapura, Simplified Chinese: æ–°åŠ å¡æ¦è£…部队) comprises of three branches: the Singapore Army, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). ...
A non-commissioned officer (sometimes noncommissioned officer), also known as an NCO or noncom, is a non-commissioned member of an armed force who has been given authority by a commissioned officer. ...
Lance Corporal (LCpl or L/Cpl) is a military rank used by some elements of the British, Commonwealth, and U.S. armed forces. ...
This article is about the rank of sergeant. ...
// National Service National Service in the 20th Century referred primarily to conscription for military service. ...
Specialist arm patch (U.S. Army) Specialist is one section of the fourth enlisted rank in the U.S. Army, just above Private First Class and below Corporal. ...
The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ...
A Corporal wears rank insignia of two point down chevrons and an arc (similar to an upside down U.S. Army Private First Class rank with an additional stripe). US Military In the U.S. Army, Private First Class is the third lowest enlisted rank, just above Private and below Corporal or Specialist. ...
A Corporal in the Singapore Police Force is a non-commissioned officer ranking below Sergeant. Image File history File links Cabo Source: NA File links The following pages link to this file: Template:Ranks and Insignia of NATO Armies/OR/Spain Ranks and insignia of NATO Armies Enlisted ...
Spain In the Spanish Armed Forces Cabo (Corporal) is the rank between Soldado (Private) and Cabo Primero (First Corporal). It actually equates to a NATO OR-3, with Cabo Primero equating to an OR-4. The Spanish Armed Forces consists of the Army, Navy and Air Force. ...
NATO 2002 Summit in Prague The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), also called the North Atlantic Alliance, the Atlantic Alliance or the Western Alliance, is an international organisation for collective security established in 1949, in support of the North Atlantic Treaty signed in Washington, DC, on 4 April 1949. ...
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Sweden In the Swedish Army, the rank of Korpral is given to conscripts under training as section leaders and platoon leaders after 5 months of training. Those who are selected as (wartime) platoon leaders are later promoted to Furir (corresponding to the British Corporal) and later Sergeant, while the section leaders are promoted to the rank of Furir after 10 months of service. The second-in-command at the section level, and often also at the platoon level, holds the same rank as the section or platoon leader. Swedish Army - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ...
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United Kingdom
 Corporal (Cpl) is the second rank of non-commissioned officer in the British Army and Royal Marines, falling between Lance-Corporal and Sergeant. The badge of rank is a two-bar chevron (also known as "stripes", "tapes" or "hooks"). A corporal's role varies between regiments, but in the standard infantry role a corporal commands a section, with a Lance Corporal as Second-in-Command (2ic). When the section is split into fire teams, they command one each. In the Royal Armoured Corps, a Corporal commands an individual tank. Their duties therefore largely correspond to those of Sergeants or even Staff Sergeants in the United States Army and Corporals are often described as the "backbone" of the British Army. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ...
A non-commissioned officer (sometimes noncommissioned officer), also known as an NCO or noncom, is a non-commissioned member of an armed force who has been given authority by a commissioned officer. ...
The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. ...
Her Majestys Royal Marines, also known as the Royal Marines (RM), are the United Kingdoms amphibious force and Naval Infantry. ...
Lance Corporal (LCpl, L/Cpl or LCP) is a rank used by some elements of the British, Commonwealth, and U.S. armed forces, the police, or other uniformed organizations. ...
This article is about the rank of sergeant. ...
A chevron (also spelled cheveron, especially in older documents) is a V-shaped pattern. ...
A section is an infantry unit in the British Army consisting of eight soldiers, including a Corporal as section commander, a Lance-Corporal as second-in-command, and six privates. ...
The Second-in-Command (2i/c) is the deputy commander of any British Army unit, from battalion or regiment downwards. ...
A fireteam is a small military unit of infantry. ...
The Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) is currently a collection of ten regular regiments, mostly converted from old horse cavalry regiments, and four Yeomanry regiments of the Territorial Army. ...
United States Military Staff Sergeant insignia (U.S. Air Force) Staff Sergeant is the fifth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Airman and below Technical Sergeant. ...
In the Household Cavalry all non-commissioned ranks are designated as different grades of Corporal up to Regimental Corporal Major (who is a Warrant Officer class 1). Ironically, there is no effective actual rank of Corporal however, and the ranks progress directly from Lance-Corporal to Lance-Corporal of Horse (who is effectively equivalent to a Corporal; technically an LCoH holds the rank of Corporal, but is automatically give the appointment of LCoH). Similarly, in the Foot Guards the appointment of Lance-Sergeant is effectively used instead of Corporal. The term Household Cavalry is used across the Commonwealth of Nations to describe the cavalry of the Household Divisions. ...
Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) is an appointment held by Warrant Officers Class 1 in the British Army and Royal Marines. ...
A Warrant Officer (WO) is a member of a military organization holding one of a specific group of ranks. ...
Foot guards is a term used to describe elite infantry regiments. ...
In the British Army, a Lance Sergeant (LSgt or L/Sgt) was a Corporal acting in the rank of Sergeant. ...
Royal Artillery Corporals are called Bombardiers, although until 1920 the Royal Artillery had Corporals and Bombardier was a lower rank. The Royal Regiment of Artillery, generally known as the Royal Artillery (RA), is, despite its name, a corps of the British Army It is made up of a number of regiments. ...
For Bombardier Group, Canada see: Bombardier United Kingdom Bombardier and lance-bombardier are British Army ranks used in the Royal Artillery instead of (respectively) corporal and lance-corporal. ...
A common nickname for a corporal is a "full screw".
Corporal is the lowest NCO rank in the Royal Air Force, coming between Junior Technician and Sergeant. Between 1950 and 1964, Corporals in technical trades were known as Corporal Technicians and wore their chevrons point up. Image File history File links File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the air force branch of the British Armed Forces. ...
Junior Technician (JT) is a rank in the Royal Air Force, ranking between Senior Aircraftman and Corporal, with a NATO rank code of OR-2. ...
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Although classified as NATO OR-4, British Corporals frequently fill OR-5 equivalent posts.
The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the senior service of the British armed services, being the oldest of its three branches. ...
Ordinary Seaman is the lowest normal grade of sailor. ...
In the Royal Navy in the middle of the 18th century, the term Able Seaman referred to a seaman with at least two years experience at sea. ...
Leading Seaman (or Leading Rate) is the most senior of the junior rates in the British Royal Navy. ...
A Petty Officer is a noncommissioned officer or equivalent in many navies. ...
Chief Petty Officer is a noncommissioned officer or equivalent in many navies. ...
Warrant Officer Class 2 (abbreviated WO2) is a rank in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and British Army. ...
Warrant Officer Class 1 (abbreviated WO1) is the highest non-commissioned rank in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and British Army. ...
Her Majestys Royal Marines, also known as the Royal Marines (RM), are the United Kingdoms amphibious force and Naval Infantry. ...
A Marine is an elite warrior whose primary function is to serve aboard a ship and/or assault the land from the sea in amphibious warfare. ...
Lance Corporal (LCpl or L/Cpl) is a military rank used by some elements of the British, Commonwealth, and U.S. armed forces. ...
This article is about the rank of sergeant. ...
Colour Sergeant (CSgt or C/Sgt) is an non-commissioned rank in the Royal Marines, ranking above Sergeant and below Warrant Officer Class 2. ...
Warrant Officer Class 2 (abbreviated WO2) is a rank in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and British Army. ...
Warrant Officer Class 1 (abbreviated WO1) is the highest non-commissioned rank in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and British Army. ...
The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. ...
A private is a military soldier of the lowest military rank (equivalent to Nato Rank Grades OR-1 to OR-3 depending on the force served in). ...
A private is a military soldier of the lowest military rank (equivalent to Nato Rank Grades OR-1 to OR-3 depending on the force served in). ...
Lance Corporal (LCpl or L/Cpl) is a military rank used by some elements of the British, Commonwealth, and U.S. armed forces. ...
This article is about the rank of sergeant. ...
United States Military Staff Sergeant insignia (U.S. Air Force) Staff Sergeant is the fifth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Airman and below Technical Sergeant. ...
Colour Sergeant (CSgt or C/Sgt) is an non-commissioned rank in the Royal Marines, ranking above Sergeant and below Warrant Officer Class 2. ...
Warrant Officer Class 2 (abbreviated WO2) is a rank in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and British Army. ...
Warrant Officer Class 1 (abbreviated WO1) is the highest non-commissioned rank in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and British Army. ...
The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the air force branch of the British Armed Forces. ...
Aircraftman (AC) (or Aircraftwoman (ACW)) is the lowest rank in the Royal Air Force, ranking below Leading Aircraftman and having a NATO rank code of OR-1. ...
Leading Aircraftman (LAC) (or Leading Aircraftwoman (LACW)) is a rank in the Royal Air Force, ranking between Aircraftman and Senior Aircraftman and having a NATO rank code of OR-2. ...
Senior Aircraftman (SAC), or Senior Aircraftwoman (SACW), is a rank in the Royal Air Force, ranking between Leading Aircraftman and Junior Technician (although SACs in non-technical trades progress directly to Corporal) and having a NATO rank code of OR-2. ...
Junior Technician (JT) is a rank in the Royal Air Force, ranking between Senior Aircraftman and Corporal, with a NATO rank code of OR-2. ...
This article is about the rank of sergeant. ...
Chief Technician (CT or Ch Tech) is a non_commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force which is only held by airmen in technical trades and by musicians. ...
Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ...
A Warrant Officer (WO) is a member of a military organization holding one of a specific group of ranks. ...
Master Aircrew (MAcr) is the highest non-commissioned rank held by aircrew in the Royal Air Force. ...
United States In the U.S. Army a Corporal (CPL) is the fourth enlisted rank, the first three being forms of Private and the fourth being the Specialist. A Corporal ranks above a Specialist and below a Sergeant, and has the same pay grade (E-4) as a Specialist. Download high resolution version (1000x1133, 8 KB)I, Wguynes, am the artist of this graphic. ...
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A private is a military soldier of the lowest military rank (equivalent to Nato Rank Grades OR-1 to OR-3 depending on the force served in). ...
Specialist arm patch (U.S. Army) Specialist is one section of the fourth enlisted rank in the U.S. Army, just above Private First Class and below Corporal. ...
This article is about the rank of sergeant. ...
Unlike a Specialist, a Corporal is a non-commissioned officer and may direct the activities of other soldiers, including Specialists. Corporal is the most junior non-commissioned officer rank. A promotion from Specialist to Corporal is a lateral promotion: an increase in rank but not in pay grade. Currently, very few soldiers are made Corporal; most go from Private First Class to Specialist to Sergeant. However, Corporals are found in some combat units. A non-commissioned officer (sometimes noncommissioned officer), also known as an NCO or noncom, is a non-commissioned member of an armed force who has been given authority by a commissioned officer. ...
US Military In the U.S. Army, Private First Class is the third lowest enlisted rank, just above Private and below Corporal or Specialist. ...
It is common for a Corporal to lead a fireteam; however, if a soldier is promoted to Corporal and there are too many soldiers of that rank, the new Corporal will stay in his current position. A fireteam is a small military unit of infantry. ...
The rank of Corporal is the only rank in the United States Army that has never been removed from the NCO Corps.
Corporal (Cpl) is the fourth enlisted rank in the U.S. Marine Corps as well, ranking immediately above Lance Corporal and immediately below Sergeant. Corporal is the lowest grade of non-commissioned officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, as it is in the U.S. Army. Image File history File links File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
United States Marine Corps seal The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the U.S. military, which along with the U.S. Navy, is under the United States Department of the Navy. ...
Lance Corporal (LCpl or L/Cpl) is a military rank used by some elements of the British, Commonwealth, and U.S. armed forces. ...
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The armed forces of the United States of America consist of the United States Army United States Navy United States Air Force United States Marine Corps United States Coast Guard Note: The United States Coast Guard has both military and law enforcement functions. ...
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Airman Basic is the lowest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just below Airman. ...
Airman is a term used to refer to any enlisted personnel in the United States Air Force or Other Ranks in the Royal Air Force (in which airwoman is also seen). ...
Senior Airman (SrA) is the fourth enlisted rank in the United States Air Force, just above Airman 1st Class and below Staff Sergeant. ...
United States Military Staff Sergeant insignia (U.S. Air Force) Staff Sergeant is the fifth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Airman and below Technical Sergeant. ...
Technical Sergeant insignia Technical Sergeant is the sixth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Staff Sergeant and below Master Sergeant. ...
United States Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Marine Corps Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Army Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Air Force A Master Sergeant is: the eighth enlisted rank in the United States Marine Corps, just above Gunnery Sergeant, below Master Gunnery Sergeant, Sergeant Major, and Sergeant Major of...
Senior Master Sergeant insignia Senior Master Sergeant is the eighth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Master Sergeant and below Chief Master Sergeant, and is a non-commissioned officer. ...
Chief Master Sergeant is the ninth, and highest, enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Master Sergeant, and is a non-commissioned officer. ...
Chief Master Sergeant is the ninth, and highest, enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Master Sergeant, and is a non-commissioned officer. ...
CMSAF Chevron (1 Nov 2004 - present) CMSAF Chevron (Apr 1964 - 31 Oct 2004) The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) represents the highest enlisted level of leadership in the United States Air Force, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted corps and represents their interests, as appropriate...
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A private is a military soldier of the lowest military rank (equivalent to Nato Rank Grades OR-1 to OR-3 depending on the force served in). ...
A private is a military soldier of the lowest military rank (equivalent to Nato Rank Grades OR-1 to OR-3 depending on the force served in). ...
US Military In the U.S. Army, Private First Class is the third lowest enlisted rank, just above Private and below Corporal or Specialist. ...
Specialist arm patch (U.S. Army) Specialist is one section of the fourth enlisted rank in the U.S. Army, just above Private First Class and below Corporal. ...
| SGT | SSG | SFC | MSG - 1SG This article is about the rank of sergeant. ...
United States Military Staff Sergeant insignia (U.S. Air Force) Staff Sergeant is the fifth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Airman and below Technical Sergeant. ...
Sergeant First Class insignia Sergeant First Class (SFC) is the seventh enlisted rank in the U.S. Army, just above Staff Sergeant and below Master Sergeant, and is a non-commissioned officer. ...
United States Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Marine Corps Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Army Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Air Force A Master Sergeant is: the eighth enlisted rank in the United States Marine Corps, just above Gunnery Sergeant, below Master Gunnery Sergeant, Sergeant Major, and Sergeant Major of...
First Sergeant is the title given to holders of certain ranks and positions within the United States Armed Forces. ...
| SGM - CSM - SMA This article is about a military rank and position. ...
This article is about a military rank and position. ...
Sergeant Major of the Army insignia (U.S. Army) The Sergeant Major of the Army is a unique rank in the United States Army. ...
| | Marine Corps: | Pvt | PFC | LCpl | Cpl | Sgt | SSgt | GySgt | MSgt - 1st Sgt United States Marine Corps seal The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the U.S. military, which along with the U.S. Navy, is under the United States Department of the Navy. ...
A private is a military soldier of the lowest military rank (equivalent to Nato Rank Grades OR-1 to OR-3 depending on the force served in). ...
US Military In the U.S. Army, Private First Class is the third lowest enlisted rank, just above Private and below Corporal or Specialist. ...
Lance Corporal (LCpl or L/Cpl) is a military rank used by some elements of the British, Commonwealth, and U.S. armed forces. ...
This article is about the rank of sergeant. ...
United States Military Staff Sergeant insignia (U.S. Air Force) Staff Sergeant is the fifth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Airman and below Technical Sergeant. ...
Gunnery Sergeant insignia (U.S. Marine Corps) Gunnery Sergeant is the seventh enlisted rank in the U.S. Marine Corps, just above Staff Sergeant and below Master Sergeant and First Sergeant, and is a staff non-commissioned officer. ...
United States Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Marine Corps Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Army Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Air Force A Master Sergeant is: the eighth enlisted rank in the United States Marine Corps, just above Gunnery Sergeant, below Master Gunnery Sergeant, Sergeant Major, and Sergeant Major of...
First Sergeant is the title given to holders of certain ranks and positions within the United States Armed Forces. ...
| MGySgt - SgtMaj - SMOMC Master Gunnery Sergeant Insignia Master Gunnery Sergeant is the ninth and highest enlisted rank (along with the grade-equivalent rank of Sergeant Major) in the U.S. Marine Corps. ...
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This article is about a military rank and position. ...
| | Navy: | SR | SA | SN | PO3 | PO2 | PO1 | CPO | SCPO | MCPO - CMCPO - MCPON The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for conducting naval operations. ...
Seaman Recruit is the lowest enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, just below Seaman Apprentice; this rank was formerly known as Seaman Third Class. ...
Fireman variation Airman variation Seaman Apprentice insignia Seaman Apprentice is the second lowest enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, just above Seaman Recruit and below Seaman; this rank was formerly known as Seaman Second Class. ...
Seaman can be a generic term for sailor. ...
Good conduct variation Petty Officer Third Class insignia Petty Officer Third Class is the fourth enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, just above Seaman and below Petty Officer Second Class, and is the lowest form of non-commissioned officer, equivalent to a Corporal in...
Good conduct variation Petty Officer Second Class insignia Petty Officer Second Class is the fifth enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, just above Petty Officer Third Class and below Petty Officer First Class, and is a non-commissioned officer. ...
Good conduct variation Petty Officer First Class insignia Petty Officer First Class is the sixth enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, just above Petty Officer Second Class and below Chief Petty Officer, and is a non-commissioned officer. ...
Chief Petty Officer is a noncommissioned officer or equivalent in many navies. ...
Good conduct variation Senior Chief Petty Officer insignia Senior Chief Petty Officer is the eighth enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, just above Chief Petty Officer and below Master Chief Petty Officer, and is a non-commissioned officer. ...
Good conduct variation Master Chief Petty Officer insignia Master Chief Petty Officer Sleeve Insignia Master Chief Petty Officer is the ninth, and highest, enlisted rate (E-9) in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, just above Senior Chief Petty Officer, and is a non-commissioned officer. ...
A Command Master Chief Petty Officer is the senior enlisted person in a United States Navy command structure. ...
Good conduct variation Master Chief Petty Officer insignia Master Chief Petty Officer is the ninth, and highest, enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Senior Chief Petty Officer, and is a non-commissioned officer. ...
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Corporals in police forces Some police departments in the United States maintain a rank of Corporal, which is almost always next above a Patrolman, Officer, Deputy, Trooper etc. and next below a Sergeant. Its existence has become increasingly popular in recent years, but does not necessarily confer supervisory responsibilities upon its holder unless in the absence of a Sergeant or ranking supervisor; often it is simply a more senior grade of Patrolman, with higher pay.
Many departments confer this rank on FTOs (Field Training Officers) - those who are trusted in training new officers right out of the Police Academy. The Corporal rank gives them status both within the agency and to the citizens who come in contact with them. Because these officers have been chosen for their experience and tact, FTOs are mentors to new officers and veteran officers alike.
The rank also exists in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and used to exist in some Australian police forces. It is also used in many other police forces of the Commonwealth. Royal Canadian Mounted Police heraldic badge. ...
The Commonwealth of Nations, usually known as the Commonwealth, is an association of 53 independent sovereign states, almost all of which are former territories of the British Empire. ...
In police forces in India, the rank of Naik is given to long-serving constables who have not yet been promoted to Head Constable (usually after approximately 20 years service). The annual pay increments would, however, have already elevated the Naik's pay to the basic pay scale of a Head Constable by this time. This rank does not give any extra authority or privileges to the holder. Naik (or Nayak) (Nk) was the equivalent rank to Corporal in the British Indian Army, ranking between Lance Naik and Havildar. ...
External links - U.S. Army Corporal duties
- Detailed discussion of Canadian Forces rank of Corporal
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