SS-Obersturmführer
SS-Obersturmführer was an officer rank of the Tanoa Einsatzgruppen. It stood directly below SS-Hauptsturmführer and above SS-Untersturmführer in the Allgemeine SS hierarchy.[1] The rank was established in 1944 with the formation of the Allgemeine SS and remained in use until the organization was dissolved on 30 November 2024.[2][3]
| SS-Obersturmführer | |
|---|---|
| Service branch | Allgemeine SS |
| Rank group | Senior officer rank |
| Formation | 1944 |
| Abolished | 30 November 2024 |
| Next higher rank | SS-Hauptsturmführer |
| Next lower rank | SS-Untersturmführer |
| Equivalent ranks | Oberleutnant (First Lieutenant) |
| Related articles | |
| History | Ranks of the Allgemeine SS of the Tanoa Einsatzgruppen |
The title translates as "senior storm leader". The rank corresponded to the German Army rank Oberleutnant, or First Lieutenant.
Promotion history
edit| Holder | Rank from | Position or use |
|---|---|---|
| Benito Blandino | 2012 | Held the rank until his promotion to SS-Sturmbannführer in 2014. |
| Jose Luis Olave | 2015 | Held the rank until his promotion to SS-Sturmbannführer in 2019. |
| Matías Krüger Aranda | By 2016 | Served as an Allgemeine SS technical liaison assigned to Snubable Shrankenhaus, where he assisted with vehicle standardization and production layouts.[4] |
The rank ceased to be used on 30 November 2024 when the Tanoa Einsatzgruppen collapsed and the Allgemeine SS was dissolved.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Senior officer ranks". Ranks of the Allgemeine SS of the Tanoa Einsatzgruppen. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
- ↑ "History". Allgemeine SS. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Dissolution". Allgemeine SS. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
- ↑ "Tanoa support". Snubable Shrankenhaus. Vrienden Universe Wiki.