(Zgf or ZF; ) 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.
Austria-Hungary (until 1918) The Zugsführer rank was derived from the former platoon corporal (de: Zugskorporal) in 1857 and introduced to the Austro-Hungarian armed forces (hu: „Szakaszvezető“). The rank was equivalent to the German NCO-grade Sergeant. The Zugsführer was authorized to wear yellow-black NCO port epée.
Depending on the armed forces branch, service, or assignment the Zugsführer rank (with the appropriate rank I insignia) was equivalent to: Stabführer (en: Tambour major) Kurschmied (en: Health smith, cavalry shoeing) Rechnungs-Unteroffizier 2. Klasse (en: Fiscal NCO 2nd class; hu: Számvivö altiszt) Waffenmeister 2. Klasse (en: Weapon master 2nd class)
Designation Sergeants / Zugsführer ranks Paroli Rank description Zugsführer Kurschmied Rechnungs-Unteroffizier2. Klasse Waffenmeister2. Klasse Branch Infantry Mountaininfantry Motortransport regiment Cavalry Fiscal matters Artillery (English) (Zugsführer) (Farrier) (Viscal NCO2nd class) (Weapon master2nd class)
See also Ranks of the Austrian Bundesheer Rank insignias of the Austro-Hungarian armed forces Zugführer
References
Die Streitkräfte der Republik Österreich, 1918-1968, Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Militärwissenschaftliches Institut, 1968.