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Veebel is an Estonian military rank which has existed since the 20th century. The word veebel is derived from the German rank name of Feldwebel , and is usually, but incorrectly, translated into English as 'sergeant'. The official translation given by the Estonian Army is Warrant Officer, [1] although the rank is equivalent to the British Army rank of Sergeant in the NATO code.
| Pagunid | Auaste | Rank | NATO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-commissioned officers | |||
 | Veebel | Sergeant First Class | OR-7 |
The rank marks mainly senior non-commissioned officers in the Estonian Army and Estonian Air Force.
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