korpralskap

{{Short description|Swedish and Finnish military unit}}

{{Title language|sv}}

File:Korpralskap.png

{{Lang|sv|Korpralskap}} is a Swedish/Finnish military unit of 25 men split into four rote with six man each that existed during the 17th and 18th century—quite similar to a platoon today. The unit was led by a {{Lang|sv|Korpral}} and in turn consisted of four rotes of six men each. Each rote was led by a rotemaster. A foot (infantry) company consisted of two piker and four musketeer {{Lang|sv|korpralskap}}s.

Formation

During marching the unit was formed into four columns with the {{Lang|sv|Korpral}} at the right side of the front. Rotemasters marched in front of each rote and communicated with the {{Lang|sv|Korpral}}.

See also