What is "kompaniefuhrer"

Kompanieführer is a German paramilitary title that has existed since the First World War. Originally, the title of Kompanieführer was held by the officer commanding an infantry company (most often a Hauptmann or Oberleutnant. After the close of World War I, the title became the first of several officer ranks in the Freikorps.

The last usage of Kompanieführer, as a paramilitary title, was in 1944 and 1945 when the position was held by company commanders of Volkssturm units. Due to the titles use of the word " Führer", the title of Kompanieführer is no longer employed in the modern day military of Germany.

Category:Nazi paramilitary ranks