Oberstleutnant

















































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Oberstleutnant

(Heer / Luftwaffe)







HD H 52 Oberstleutnant HFla.svg

LD B 52 Oberstleutnant.svg

Rank insignia
German officer rank
Introduction 1956
Rank group
Commissioned officers
Army / Air Force
Oberstleutnant
Navy
Fregattenkapitän
NATO
equivalent
OF-4
Army
Lieutenant colonel
Air force
Wing commander
Navy
Commander

Oberstleutnant (German pronunciation: [ˈʔoːbɐstlɔʏtnant]) is a German Army and German Air Force rank equal to lieutenant colonel, above Major, and below Oberst.



See also



⇒ Article: Ranks of the German Bundeswehr

⇒ Article: Rank insignia of the German Bundeswehr


There are two paygrades associated to the rank of Oberstleutnant. Paygrade A14 is the standard level paygrade whereas A15 is assigned to senior Oberstleutnant personnel.


Oberstleutnant of the General Staff or Reserve have the words "im Generalstabsdienst" (i.G.), "der Reserve" (d.R.) after their rank—thus: "OTL i.G.", "OTL d.R."


Oberstleutnant who are definitely retired are described as "außer Dienst" (a.D.)


During World War II, the SS maintained an equivalent rank known as Obersturmbannführer.




Rank insignia


On the shoulder straps (Heer, Luftwaffe) there are two silver pips (stars) in silver oak leaves.











Heer Luftwaffe





junior Rank
Major (Germany)

Bundeswehr Logo Heer with lettering.svgBundeswehr Logo Luftwaffe with lettering.svg

(German officer rank)
Oberstleutnant


senior Rank
Oberst


See also



  • Comparative military ranks of World War I

  • Comparative military ranks of World War II












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