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.

German Military

Unteroffizier is the traditional German equivalent to Corporal, and has existed as a military rank since at least the 18th century. The lower rank of Gefreiter is often translated as "corporal", but is in fact more closely equivalent to a British lance-corporal (or today a senior private). This and the rank of Oberstabsgefreiter are today classified by NATO as OR-4 ranks, with Unteroffizier being classified as OR-5.

Related Topics:
Unteroffizier - 18th century - Gefreiter - Oberstabsgefreiter

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The SS equivalent to Unteroffizier was Unterscharführer.

Related Topics:
SS - Unterscharführer

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