Why are new soldiers called privates?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 18:26:39 -0400

Cause command feels like they have to cover up the things they do? Hahahaha

Response by CPL Dave Hoover made Jun 20 at 2018 6:30 PM

CPL Dave Hoover — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 18:30:37 -0400

On a roll, haha.

Response by LTC John Mohor made Jun 20 at 2018 6:34 PM

LTC John Mohor — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 18:34:54 -0400

And I always thought it was they were such recent proud private civilians;-)

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Jun 20 at 2018 6:41 PM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 18:41:49 -0400

Truer than you know

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Jun 20 at 2018 6:48 PM

CW5 Jack Cardwell — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 18:48:51 -0400

Response by CWO3 Dennis M. made Jun 20 at 2018 7:04 PM

CWO3 Dennis M. — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 19:04:47 -0400

The term derives from the medieval term "private soldiers" (a term still used in the British Army), denoting individuals who were either hired, conscripted, or mustered into service by a feudal nobleman commanding a battle group of an army. The usage of "private" dates from the 18th century.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jun 21 at 2018 7:37 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 07:37:12 -0400

funny

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2018 4:03 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:03:33 -0400

Sounds more PC than maggots?