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Originally Posted by EuroSpike Isn't sersjant an NCO? Korporal is maybe similar to our korpraali LCpl, wich is not NCO. Not sure but all norwegian squads i have seen seemed to have sergeant (three stripes) in charge. Is sersjant the lowest NCO rank in Norway? |
Nope, Norway doesn't have NCOs..
A sergeant is still considered to be under education.
The sergeant school (officer candidate school) is in reallity two years long.
One year at the school, and one year as a sergeant in a unit.
After one year as a sarge you automatically get promoted to second Lieutenant.
The are a few exceptions to this, but we don't consider sergeants to be NCOs.
A sergeant is a squad leader most of the time, but 2.LTs can also be that (and even 1.LTs, in special squads)
Privates can be promoted to Corporals after 5-6 months of service, depending on how they performe and what job they have.
Some Corporals can also work as squad leaders the last 5-6 months of their military service..
But they are not NCOs either.