Mudeungbyeong
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Mudeungbyeong is a term describing the lowest possible military rank
in the armed forces of South Korea
. It is the combined equivalent of a Recruit, Seaman Recruit
, and Private
(Basic) in other militaries of the world.
The official name is Jangjeong (장정), which refers to enlistees before they have been assigned a rank. A Jangjeong wears no insignia
and the rank is typically only held by those attending initial basic training
. The term Hullyeonbyeong (훈련병), meaning "trainee," is also sometimes used for those still in boot camp.
The North Korean Korean People's Army
does not maintain an equivalent position.
Comparative military ranks of Korea
Comparative military ranks of Korea refer to the ranks and insignia maintained by the three primary military powers present on the Korean Peninsula, those being the Republic of Korea Armed Forces , the Korean People's Army of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea , and the military forces of...
in the armed forces of South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. It is the combined equivalent of a Recruit, Seaman Recruit
Seaman Recruit
Seaman recruit is the lowest enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, just below seaman apprentice; this rank was formerly known as seaman third class...
, and Private
Private (rank)
A Private is a soldier of the lowest military rank .In modern military parlance, 'Private' is shortened to 'Pte' in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries and to 'Pvt.' in the United States.Notably both Sir Fitzroy MacLean and Enoch Powell are examples of, rare, rapid career...
(Basic) in other militaries of the world.
The official name is Jangjeong (장정), which refers to enlistees before they have been assigned a rank. A Jangjeong wears no insignia
Insignia
Insignia or insigne pl -nia or -nias : a symbol or token of personal power, status or office, or of an official body of government or jurisdiction...
and the rank is typically only held by those attending initial basic training
Basic Training
Basic Training may refer to:* Basic Training, a 1971 American documentary directed by Frederick Wiseman* Basic Training , an American sex comedy* Recruit training...
. The term Hullyeonbyeong (훈련병), meaning "trainee," is also sometimes used for those still in boot camp.
The North Korean Korean People's Army
Korean People's Army
The Korean People's Army , also known as the Inmin Gun, are the military forces of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Kim Jong-il is the Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army and Chairman of the National Defence Commission...
does not maintain an equivalent position.
See also
- Military of South KoreaMilitary of South KoreaThe Republic of Korea Armed Forces or ROK Armed Forces, is the armed forces of the Republic of Korea...
- Government of South KoreaGovernment of South KoreaThe Government of South Korea is divided into executive, judicial, and legislative branches. The executive and judicial branches operate primarily at the national level, although various ministries in the executive branch also carry out local functions. Local governments are semi-autonomous, and...
- List of Korea-related topics