Veebel

{{Short description|Military rank of Estonia}}

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{{Lang|et|Veebel}} is an Estonian military rank which has existed since the 20th century. The word {{Lang|et|veebel}} is derived from the German rank name of {{Lang|de|Feldwebel}}, and is usually, but incorrectly, translated into English as 'sergeant'. The official translation given by the Estonian Army is Warrant Officer,Translation taken from official translation of [http://www.legaltext.ee/et/andmebaas/paraframe.asp?loc=text&lk=et&sk=en&dok=X40039K10.htm&query=Defence%20Forces%20Service%20Act&tyyp=X&ptyyp=RT&pg=1&fr=no Estonian Defence Forces Service Act (Kaitseväeteenistuse seadus)]. although the rank is equivalent to the British Army rank of Sergeant in the NATO code.

Defence Forces

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| Veebel

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The rank marks mainly senior non-commissioned officers in the Estonian Army and Estonian Air Force.

See also

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Category:Military ranks of Estonia

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