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.

Republic of Singapore

Corporals (CPL) in the Singapore Armed Forces, unlike Corporals in most other military forces, are not non-commissioned officers (known as Specialists 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.

Related Topics:
Singapore Armed Forces - Lance-Corporal - 3rd Sergeant - National service

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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).

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A Corporal in the Singapore Police Force is a non-commissioned officer ranking below Sergeant.

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