Major (Germany)
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| Major | |
|---|---|
  Army and Air Force insignia | |
| Country |  Germany |
| Service branch |  German Army German Air Force |
| Abbreviation | Maj |
| NATO rank code | OF-3 |
| Pay grade | A13 |
| Formation | 1956 (current) |
| Next higher rank | Oberstleutnant |
| Next lower rank | Hauptmann |
| Equivalent ranks | Korvettenkapitän |
Major (German pronunciation: [maˈjoːɐ]) is the lowest staff officer rank in the German Army, German Air Force. The rank is rated OF-3 in NATO. The rank insignia is a silver oakleaf cluster with a silver pip (star).
The equivalent of the German Navy is the Korvettenkapitän.
World War II
The rank in German-speaking armed forces dates back to the Middle Ages.
During World War II, the SS equivalent was Sturmbannführer.[1]
