Corporal

Corporal is a military rank (equivalent to NATO Rank Code OR-4) in use by several militaries of the world. It is known by several different names depending upon the language of the military service in which the term is used. Beside the English term Corporal, the rank is also known as Gefreiter, Capo, Rav-Turai, alikersantti, and Rikushi.

Canadian Forces

In the Canadian Forces, the rank of Corporal indicates a fully trained member. The rank of Private is held by those who have not yet attained the trade requirements and time in service for promotion to corporal. Most trades have an on the job training package, a formal qualification course, and a time in the rank of private requirement of four years before promotion to corporal.

Related Topics:
Canadian Forces - Private

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Corporals do, however, lead troops if they have been properly trained, but not yet promoted to the highest of the Junior Ranks, Master Corporal. Unlike other Commonwealth countries, Canada no longer uses the rank of Lance Corporal.

Related Topics:
Master Corporal - Commonwealth - Canada - Lance Corporal

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