korpralskap
{{Short description|Swedish and Finnish military unit}}
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{{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
Category:Military units and formations of Sweden
Category:Military history of the Swedish Empire
Category:Military units and formations of Finland
Category:Finland–Sweden relations
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