Zugführer ([ˈt͡suːkˌfyːʁɐ], lit. 'platoon leader') is a military appointment to a sub-subunit leader, e.g. platoon leader, belonging to the Non-commissioned officer (NCO) rank group or junior officer. A Zugführer leads or commands normally a subunit that is called in German language Zug (en: platoon, platoon-size unit, or detachment).
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Standard NATO military map symbol for a friendly infantry platoon.
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Rank insignia of Truppführer for the National Socialist Motor Corps
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Rank insignia of Zugführer for the Postschutzpolizei