Förste Sergeant (First Sergeant) is a Swedish military rank above Sergeant (Sweden) and below Fänrik. First Sergeant is an entry level professional rank awarded after a minimum of 6 months of basic training followed by 18 months (3 semesters) of professional training. A typical role of a First Sergeant is to act as a squad leader of 6-12 men. Corresponding ranks in the Navy are Förste styrman, Förste maskinist, and Förste konstapel.