Vicekorpral Explained

Vicekorpral
Country:	Sweden
Nato Rank:	OR-3
Higher Rank:	Korpral
Lower Rank:	Menig

Vicekorpral (vicekonstapel in the artillery) is a Swedish rank above menig and below korpral that existed until 1972 as a trainee rank for conscripts who were undertaking training to become deputy squad leaders or squad leaders. The rank was reintroduced 2009 to denote soldiers at OR-3 level.^{[1] [2]}

History

Insignias before 1972

See also

• Finnish military ranks
• Military ranks of the Swedish armed forces
• Swedish Armed Forces

Notes and References

1. Web site: Försvarsmakten . Gruppbefäl, soldater och sjömän . 2023-08-17 . Försvarsmakten . sv.
2. Web site: vicekorpral SO svenska.se . 2023-08-17 . sv-SE.