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.

Norwegian Defence Force

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.

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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.

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