by Andrew Marshall

What is a Corporal First Class?

Introduction Corporal first class is a military rank in use by many militaries and is usually a non-commissioned officer. Refer to Corporal and Korporal. Singapore Corporal first class (CFC) is the highest enlistee rank in the Singapore Armed Forces, ranking above corporal. This honourable rank is conferred on proficient and competent corporals by recommendation to… Read More

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by Andrew Marshall

What is a Three Block War?

Introduction The Three Block War is a concept described by US Marine Corps (USMC) General Charles Krulak in the late 1990s to illustrate the complex spectrum of challenges likely to be faced by Marines on the modern battlefield. In Krulak’s example, Marines may be required to conduct full-scale military action, peacekeeping operations and humanitarian aid… Read More