ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Military ranks of the Swiss Armed Forces

Okay kiddo, so in Switzerland, we have an army that is meant to protect the country if something bad happens, like a war or a natural disaster. The army is made up of lots of people, called soldiers, who have different jobs and levels of responsibility.

The first level of responsibility is called Private. This is someone who is just starting out in the army and learning how to be a good soldier. They have to follow orders from their leaders and do their best to help out.

The next level is called Corporal. This is someone who has a little bit more experience and responsibility than a private. They help to train new soldiers and make sure everyone is doing their job correctly.

Then there's the Sergeant level. These people have even more experience and responsibility. They are in charge of a group of soldiers and make sure everything is running smoothly.

Next up is the Lieutenant. These people have even more responsibility, and are in charge of a larger group of soldiers. They make important decisions and help to plan and execute missions.

The Captain is the next level up. They are in charge of a company, which is a pretty big group of soldiers. They work with other leaders to make sure everything is working well and the mission is successful.

Then there is the Major. This person is in charge of a battalion, which is a really big group of soldiers. They work with other leaders to plan and execute really important missions that could impact the whole country.

The highest levels of leadership in the Swiss army are the Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, Brigadier, and General. These people are in charge of even bigger groups of soldiers and make important decisions that affect the whole army.

Overall, each level of responsibility requires more experience, knowledge, and leadership skills. And each person in the Swiss army plays an important role in keeping Switzerland safe.