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Revision as of 10:59, 25 October 2009
Finnish Defence Forces rank of Kapteeni is comparable to Ranks of NATO armies officers as OF-2
Obtaining the rank in Sweden
One year as Löjtnant and 40 weeks of tactical training.
History and related ranks
Origin
The basic military unit during the Middle Ages was the company raised by a vassal lord on behalf of his lord usually the King. The lord was commissioned by the king as Kapten to lead the unit. As the number of companies grew, one captain was granted overall (general) authority and named captain general, which was shortened to general.
Kaptenlöjtnant
Until 1750, a rank above Löjtnant and below Kapten to command the life guard company on behalf of its formal commadner - a Överste.
Stabskapten
The rank Kaptenlöjtnant changed to Stabskapten (Staff Captain) in 1750.
Ryttmästare
Now obsolete rank in the cavalry that corresponded to Kapten.
Reform 1972
Kapten with more than 11 years of service were elevated to Major
Holders of the following ranks were elevated to Kapten
- Löjtnant
- Förvaltare
- Fanjunkare (with a minimum of 7 years servcie)
- Sergeant (with a minimum of 7 years servcie)
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Finland
In peacetime training, a kapteeni is the commander of a company. (Majors can also be in this role, but usually majors work in command staff rather than in individual companies.) The rank requires additional training to obtain, in addition to the preexisting military university degree.
It is also possible for reservists to obtain the reserve rank of kapteeni.
See also
- Finnish military ranks
- Military ranks of the Swedish armed forces
- Swedish Armed Forces
- Officer Training