Lance corporal is a military rank, used by many armed forces worldwide, and also by some police forces and other uniformed organizations. It is below the rank of corporal, and is typically the lowest non-commissioned officer, usually equivalent to the NATO Rank Grade OR-3. == Etymology == The presumed origin of the rank of lance corporal derives f... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lance_corporal
Lance-corporal is not actually an Army rank, but rather an appointment of a private or equivalent acting as corporal. A lance-corporal wears one stripe on his sleeve. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/FL.HTM