September 23, 20214 yr #1 Just wanted to let you know that the ranks Korporal and Stabskorporal (OR-4) are introduced by the Bundeswehr these days. With these 2 new ranks there´s a total of 8 different enlisted men ranks in the German armed forces. Korporal and Stabskorporal are no NCOs but will receive same payment as a Stabsunteroffizier. Here are some drawings showing the new Bundeswehr enlisted men rank structure.
September 23, 20214 yr Author #2 The new rank insignia were authorized by presidential order on August, 30th 2021. I haven´t seen a real one yet but will post it, when available. Here´s a drawing of the new rank insignia for the battle dress (right shoulder loop). Korporal on the left, Stabskorporal on the right.
January 18, 20224 yr Author #3 And here are the original shoulder loops for the BDU. Korporal on the left, Stabskorporal on the right.
January 19, 20224 yr #4 Are the new Korporal rank soldiers supervisors or is the rank just a new pay grade? Some US Corporal ranks can exercise supervision in the absence of a NCO.
August 17, 2025Aug 17 #6 "The Bundeswehr introduced the new ranks Korporal and Stabskorporal in October 2021 for enlisted personnel. These ranks are senior to Oberstabsgefreiter and offer a higher pay grade (A6), equivalent to the NCO rank Stabsunteroffizier. This change aims to make the enlisted career path more attractive by rewarding performance and responsibility. The introduction of Korporal and Stabskorporal was designed to create a more appealing career path for enlisted soldiers by offering a higher pay grade (A6) and increased responsibility. These ranks sit above Oberstabsgefreiter and are equivalent to the NCO rank Stabsunteroffizier in terms of pay grade. To be considered for promotion to Korporal, soldiers must have served at least three years as an Oberstabsgefreiter. The rank insignia for Korporal and Stabskorporal were authorized on August 30, 2021, and officially introduced in September 2021. While they receive the same pay as Stabsunteroffizier, Korporal and Stabskorporal are not considered Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs)." Source: AI response, Google. See Also: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stabskorporal https://web.archive.org/web/20250325061230/https://www.bundeswehr.de/de/aktuelles/meldungen/korporal-stabskorporal-faq-1625086
August 17, 2025Aug 17 #7 On 1/19/2022 at 10:47 AM, SARGE said: Are the new Korporal rank soldiers supervisors or is the rank just a new pay grade? Some US Corporal ranks can exercise supervision in the absence of a NCO. Isn’t a corporal an NCO in the U. S. Army?
August 17, 2025Aug 17 #8 In the U.S. Army, E-4 is an NCO, as it is in the U.S.N. & U.S.C.G. {Petty Officer Third Class}, but not in the U.S.A.F {Senior Airman} or U.S.S.F. {Specialist 4}. Sources: https://www.bundeswehr.de/de/meldungen/bundeswehr-neue-dienstgrade-korporal-stabskorporal-5293936 https://www.presseportal.de/pm/116137/5087830 https://www.amazon.de/-/en/stores/CaféViereck/page/0271AA0B-6790-4697-9F6E-718D94B510E2?lp_asin=B09PRRDXY1&ref_=ast_bln
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