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Some German Military Terms

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Some German Military Terms game quiz
"This quiz will give you some terms in German that all relate to the Bundeswehr (German defense forces). You decide whether each term translates to a rank, a piece of equipment, a unit or something else."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. "Hauptmann" is which of the following?
    A unit equivalent to an army battalion
    A piece of equipment, namely a hauberk
    Something else: a court-martial
    The rank of army captain


2. "Musterung" translates to which of these?
    A piece of equipment, namely an armored vehicle
    The rank of petty officer
    A unit equivalent to an air wing
    Something else: the medical examination of new recruits


3. A "Sturmgewehr" would be what?
    The rank of private
    A unit equivalent to a marine company
    A piece of equipment, namely an infantry rifle
    Something else: an aerial attack pattern


4. An "Oberst" would be identified as which of these?
    Something else: an airbase
    A piece of equipment, namely a missile
    The rank of colonel
    A unit equivalent to an entire army


5. Which of the following is a "Zug"?
    Something else: compulsory military service
    A piece of equipment, namely a uniform jacket
    The rank of senior airman
    A unit equivalent to an army platoon


6. What would be the best equivalent for a "Schiffchen?"
    The rank of recruit (private)
    A piece of equipment, namely a cap
    A unit equivalent to a ship's watch
    Something else: a minor merit medal


7. If someone mentioned a "Gruppe", it would be what?
    A unit equivalent to an army troop
    Something else: a standing order
    A piece of equipment, namely a backpack
    The rank of general


8. "Einberufung" refers to which of the following?
    A unit equivalent to an air squadron
    A piece of equipment, namely a radio set
    The rank of commander
    Something else: the draft call


9. Which of these is a "Zapfenstreich"?
    The rank of sergeant major
    Something else: a military tattoo
    A piece of equipment, namely a bayonet
    A unit equivalent to an army brigade


10. Finally, which best describes a "Feldwebel"?
    A piece of equipment, namely a field kitchen
    The rank of staff sergeant
    A unit equivalent to an army division
    Something else: an infantry maneuver


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