
Corporal
Military Rank
Corporal is a specific rank, so use it only when talking about military positions.

He just got promoted to corporal last week.
Hierarchy Context
Corporal is used in hierarchical systems, often indicating authority or responsibility.

As a corporal, she has to lead her squad.
Not Basic Training
It's incorrect to call new recruits corporals; the title is earned with experience.

After two years, he advanced from private to corporal.
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