maat

is a naval rank, of German origin, used by a number of countries. The term is derived from the low German (comrade). Via the Dutch language, the word became a nautical term and described the assistant to a deck officer. Since the second half of the 17th century were the lowest class of non-commissioned officers aboard a warship. Denmark In 1951, it was decided to end the conscription–based military in Denmark and transition to a professional military. As such, the rank was introduced, replacing the rank of given to all conscripted soldiers. With the rank, soldiers were signed on to a contract following completion of basic training. By 1960, the rank was replaced by the constable rank system. Estonia