Cpl.
Enlisted noncommissioned officer
Cpl. is the abbreviation for corporal, a military rank above private and below sergeant.
It appears in formal documents, addresses, and military correspondence: Cpl. Martinez reported for duty at 0600.
rank
Mid-level military rank
- privateRestricted to certain parties
- specialistExpert in one field
- enlistedSigned up formally
- promotionRank increase or publicity
insignia · stripes · chevron · NCO · noncommissioned · squad · platoon · infantry
abbreviation
Formal honorific or name
- shorthandAbbreviated writing system
- honorificRespectful form of address
- designationFormal name or title
- addressSpeak to formally
sergeant
Mid-level military rank
- privateRestricted to certain parties
- specialistExpert in one field
- enlistedSigned up formally
promotion · insignia · stripes · chevron · NCO · noncommissioned · squad · platoon · infantry · barracks
title
Formal honorific or name
- shorthandAbbreviated writing system
- honorificRespectful form of address
- designationFormal name or title
military rank hierarchy
Cpl.Gen.
Abbreviated command rank
Pvt. · Field Marshal · four-star general · Col. · PFC