Zugsführer
| Zugsführer | |
|---|---|
| Field and service uniform insignia | |
| Country | Austria |
| Service branch | Austrian Armed Forces |
| Abbreviation | Zgf |
| Rank group | Enlisted rank |
| Non-NATO rank | OR-4 |
| Formation | 1857 |
| Next higher rank | Wachtmeister |
| Next lower rank | Korporal |
Zugsführer (Zgf or ZF; lit. 'Platoon leader') is a rank of the enlisted men rank group (EN group) in the Austrian Bundesheer. In comparison to the German Bundeswehr it is equivalent to the EN-rank “Oberstabsgefreiter”. A Zugsführer might be tasked to lead a sub-subunit of 8 to 13 soldiers.
During United Nations missions and in NATO Partnership for Peace the rank Zugsführer will be designated in English with Master Corporal (MCpl) and is equivalent to NATO-Rang code OR-4.