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Corporal

The rank of Corporal is a non-commissioned officer (NCO) rank in many military organizations around the world. It is typically the lowest NCO rank, positioned above a private or equivalent and below a sergeant. The role of a corporal often involves leadership responsibilities, such as commanding a small team or squad of soldiers.

Responsibilities[edit]

Corporal duties vary by country and military branch, but generally include:

- Leading a small team or section of soldiers. - Training and mentoring junior enlisted personnel. - Ensuring discipline and adherence to military standards within their unit. - Assisting in the planning and execution of missions.

Insignia[edit]

The insignia for a corporal can vary significantly between different countries and military branches. Below are examples of corporal insignia from various forces:

- Belarusian BKA (1944): The historical insignia of a corporal in the Belarusian BKA during 1944 is depicted in the image above. - Brazilian Army: The modern insignia for a corporal in the Brazilian Army is shown in the image to the right.

Insignia of a corporal in the French Army.

- French Army: The French Army uses a distinctive insignia for corporals, as shown in the image.

- French Air Force: The French Air Force also has a specific insignia for corporals, which is depicted in the image.

Variations by Country[edit]

1. United States

In the United States Army, a corporal is typically responsible for a fire team, which consists of four soldiers. The rank is equivalent to the pay grade of E-4, the same as a specialist, but with additional leadership responsibilities.

1. United Kingdom

In the British Army, a corporal commands a section, which is usually composed of 7 to 12 soldiers. Corporals in the UK are often responsible for training and discipline within their section.

1. France

In the French military, the rank of corporal (caporal) is used in both the Army and the Air Force. Corporals in France are often tasked with leading small units and are considered junior NCOs.

Also see[edit]

- Sergeant - Non-commissioned officer - Military rank - Private (rank)

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-[[file:Belarus_BKA_1944_-_Kapral.svg|thumb|Belarus BKA 1944 - Kapral]] [[file:Divisa_de_Cabo_emborrachada.png|thumb|Divisa de Cabo emborrachada|left]] [[file:Canadacorp.jpg|thumb|Canadacorp]] [[file:Army-FRA-OR-03.svg|thumb|Army-FRA-OR-03|left]] [[file:French_Air_Force-caporal.svg|thumb|French Air Force-caporal]] [[file:France-Army-OR-3_LowVis.svg|thumb|France-Army-OR-3 LowVis]] {{Short description|Military rank}}
+Corporal
-{{Infobox military rank
-| name = Corporal
-| image =
-| caption =
-| country = Various
-| service branch =
-| abbreviation = Cpl
-| NATO rank = OR-4
-| non-NATO rank =
-| formation =
-| abolished =
-| higher rank = [[Sergeant]]
-| lower rank = [[Lance Corporal]]
-| equivalents =
-}}
-'''Corporal''' ('''Cpl''') is a [[military rank]] used in many countries' armed forces. It is typically a low-ranking [[non-commissioned officer]] (NCO) position, often above a [[Lance Corporal]] and below a [[Sergeant]]. The rank of Corporal is used in various branches of the military, including the [[Army]], [[Marine Corps]], and [[Air Force]].
+[[File:Belarus_BKA_1944_-_Kapral.svg|thumb|right|150px|Historical insignia of a corporal in the Belarusian BKA, 1944.]]
-== Role and Responsibilities ==
+The rank of '''Corporal''' is a non-commissioned officer (NCO) rank in many military organizations around the world. It is typically the lowest NCO rank, positioned above a private or equivalent and below a sergeant. The role of a corporal often involves leadership responsibilities, such as commanding a small team or squad of soldiers.
-Corporals are often responsible for leading small military units, such as a [[fireteam]] or a [[squad]]. They are tasked with ensuring that their subordinates are trained, disciplined, and ready for combat. Corporals also serve as a link between the enlisted personnel and the higher-ranking NCOs and officers.
+== Responsibilities ==
+Corporal duties vary by country and military branch, but generally include:
+- Leading a small team or section of soldiers.
+- Training and mentoring junior enlisted personnel.
+- Ensuring discipline and adherence to military standards within their unit.
+- Assisting in the planning and execution of missions.
 == Insignia ==
-The insignia for a Corporal varies between different countries and military branches. In the [[United States Army]], the insignia consists of two chevrons. In the [[British Army]], it is represented by two chevrons worn on the sleeve.
+The insignia for a corporal can vary significantly between different countries and military branches. Below are examples of corporal insignia from various forces:
-== Promotion ==
+[[File:Divisa_de_Cabo_emborrachada.png|thumb|right|150px|Modern insignia of a corporal in the Brazilian Army.]]
-Promotion to the rank of Corporal typically requires a combination of time in service, time in grade, and successful completion of leadership training courses. The specific requirements can vary significantly between different military organizations.
+- '''Belarusian BKA (1944):''' The historical insignia of a corporal in the Belarusian BKA during 1944 is depicted in the image above.
+- '''Brazilian Army:''' The modern insignia for a corporal in the Brazilian Army is shown in the image to the right.
+[[File:Army-FRA-OR-03.svg|thumb|right|150px|Insignia of a corporal in the French Army.]]
+- '''French Army:''' The French Army uses a distinctive insignia for corporals, as shown in the image.
+[[File:French_Air_Force-caporal.svg|thumb|right|150px|Insignia of a corporal in the French Air Force.]]
+- '''French Air Force:''' The French Air Force also has a specific insignia for corporals, which is depicted in the image.
 == Variations by Country ==
-=== United States ===
-In the [[United States Armed Forces]], the rank of Corporal is used in the [[Army]] and the [[Marine Corps]]. In the Army, it is considered a junior NCO rank, while in the Marine Corps, it is the lowest NCO rank.
-=== United Kingdom ===
+*# United States
-In the [[British Army]] and the [[Royal Marines]], Corporal is a rank above [[Lance Corporal]] and below [[Sergeant]]. It is a key leadership position within a section or platoon.
+In the United States Army, a corporal is typically responsible for a fire team, which consists of four soldiers. The rank is equivalent to the pay grade of E-4, the same as a specialist, but with additional leadership responsibilities.
+*# United Kingdom
+In the British Army, a corporal commands a section, which is usually composed of 7 to 12 soldiers. Corporals in the UK are often responsible for training and discipline within their section.
-=== Canada ===
+*# France
-In the [[Canadian Armed Forces]], Corporal is a rank in both the [[Army]] and the [[Air Force]]. It is equivalent to the rank of [[Leading Seaman]] in the [[Royal Canadian Navy]].
+In the French military, the rank of corporal (caporal) is used in both the Army and the Air Force. Corporals in France are often tasked with leading small units and are considered junior NCOs.
-== Related Ranks ==
+== Also see ==
-* [[Lance Corporal]]
+- [[Sergeant]]
-* [[Sergeant]]
+- [[Non-commissioned officer]]
-* [[Staff Sergeant]]
+- [[Military rank]]
-* [[Master Sergeant]]
+- [[Private (rank)]]
-== See Also ==
+{{Military ranks}}
-* [[Military rank]]
-* [[Non-commissioned officer]]
-* [[Sergeant]]
-* [[Lance Corporal]]
-* [[Fireteam]]
-* [[Squad]]
 [[Category:Military ranks]]
 [[Category:Non-commissioned officers]]
-{{military-stub}}