The Fourier (from ahd. "more vuoter" and/or franz. more fourrier, fodder = food supply) is a higher NCO in Swiss army, which is the guidance assistant of a commander of unit. It is responsible in this function for the food supply, food supply distribution and the pay of the troop. The troop accountant, who is a kitchen boss him subordinated, stands for it to the side.

The Kommisariatsdienst, which the troop household (food supply, is subordinate to the Fourier in Switzerland army), which troop account system (bookkeeping, pay) and the Unterkunfts procurement department contains. It is subordinated to the quarter master - an officer -, which is opposite Fourier a control organ and its work revised.

See also: Ranks in Swiss army

German German Federal Armed Forces

At the German navy a Fourier is usually a civilian coworker, whose field covers mainly the laundry chamber. Here it is responsible for the expenditure of bedlinen, shoe finery things and auxiliary clothing. Further it supplies dirt laundry of the cleaning and is helpful to the soldiers in the exchange of clothing and footwear. The Fourier is as civilian supporters provided, personnel however the responsible in each case location administration assigned to the military leader.

Related links

• Swiss Fourierverband

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