Staffel (unit)
A Staffel (pronounced [ˈʃtafl̩], ultimately from Proto-Germanic *stapul, "pillar") is a military organization in German-speaking militaries. NATO doctrine recognizes the Staffel as a level of command unique to Germany.[1][2] A Staffel is larger than a platoon but smaller than a company.
The NATO map symbol for a Staffel is:
Luftwaffe Staffel of the Second World War[]
A Luftwaffe Staffel usually had nine to twelve aircraft. Three or four Staffeln comprised a Gruppe, while a single Staffel was divided into three Schwärme (singular: Schwarm) consisting of four to six aircraft.
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