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Jagdgeschwader 1JG I ‘Richthofen’

Ranks

Because JG Nr. I is a German online cyber-squadron, this Unit has adopted the standard Rank system of the World War One Deutsche Luftstreitkräfte, as it was used prior to November 1918. This provides the Geschwader with a system of grading seniority and command.

All of JG Nr. I’s ranks can be divided into three basic categories:

Offiziere (Officers)

Within the Offiziere rank group, there are three specific classes: Stabsoffiziere (Field Officers), Hauptleute und Rittmeister (Captains) and Leutnante (Lieutenants).

  • RittmeisterRittm.

    A cavalry rank, it is comparable to an RAF and USAAS Captain. This is the rank of the Geschwaderkommandeur.

  • HauptmannHptm.

    An infantry rank, it is comparable to an RAF and USAAS Captain. This is the rank of a Geschwaderadjutant, or a Jastaführer.

  • OberleutnantOblt.

    Comparable to an RAF Lieutenant, or a USAAS 1st Lieutenant. This is the rank of a Geschwader officer or a Jasta Adjutant.

  • LeutnantLt.

    Comparable to an RAF Pilot Officer, or a USAAS 2nd Lieutenant. This is often the rank of a Jasta technical or operations officer.

Unteroffiziere (Non-commissioned Officers)

The second rank grouping are the Unteroffiziere (Noncommissioned Officers). German Noncommissioned Officer ranks are traditionally divided into two classes: Unteroffiziere mit Portepee (literally "Junior Officer with Swordknot") or Unteroffiziere ohne Portepee ("Junior Officer without Swordknot").

  • FähnrichFähnr.

    Comparable to an RAF Ensign, or a USAAS Officer Cadet. A Fähnrich often acts as a Kettenführer.

  • OffizierstellvertreterOffzSt.

    Comparable to an RAF Acting Officer, or a USAAS Warrant Officer.

  • FeldwebelFw.

    Comparable to an RAF Serjeant-Major, or a USAAS Sergeant.

  • VizefeldwebelVzfw.

    Comparable to an RAF Vice-Serjeant-Major, or a USAAS Sergeant-Major.

  • SergeantSgt.

    Comparable to an RAF Lance-Serjeant, or a USAAS Sergeant.

  • UnteroffizierUffz.

    Comparable to an RAF or USAAS Corporal.

Mannschaften (Enlisted)

The final rank group within JG Nr. I are the Mannschaften (Enlisted men or "Privates"). Roughly following the same basic structure as the U.S. Army Air Service within their flying ranks.

  • GefreiterGefr.

    Comparable to an RAF or USAAS Lance-Corporal.

  • FliegerFlg.

    Comparable to an RAF or USAAS Private. This is the rank of a Klasse A / B Kadett.