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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?
    The rank of petty officer
    A piece of equipment, namely an armored vehicle
    Something else: the medical examination of new recruits
    A unit equivalent to an air wing


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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Compiled Jul 29 12