History and related ranks

Origin 1600

The responsibility of a furir was to arrange for housing as well as the distribution of food in a Company.

1833/37

The rank becomes the lowest underofficers rank.

1875

Holders of the rank Furir were elevated to Sergeant and the rank was removed.

1914

The rank was reintroduced, not categorized as underofficer, but as a rank for senior squad leaders and instructors.

1944

Establishmet of the rank Överfurir above Furir. Removed 1983 as a professional rank.

See also

• Överfurir
• Military Ranks of the Swedish Army

References