Furir

In the Swiss Army, the Fourier (abbreviated Four) is a senior non-commissioned officer who acts as assistant to the unit commander (company). In this role, he is responsible for the company's catering and accounting. The troop accountant is his direct assistant.

The Fourier is in charge of the commissary service, which includes the troop budget (catering), troop accounting (bookkeeping, pay), and accommodation procurement. He reports to the quartermaster—an officer of the battalion staff—who acts as a supervisory body for the Fourier and reviews his work. The chef reports to the fourier.

Since January 1, 2004, a crossbar has been added to the fourier's rank insignia. This makes it clear that the fourier and the new rank of sergeant major continue to be equivalent ranks in the hierarchy. In foreign missions, he is referred to as a quartermaster sergeant (QMS). The NATO rank code is OR-7.

Earlier rank insignia

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  Uniform m/1910
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  Uniform m/1923
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  Uniform m/1939
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  Collar patch m/1958

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