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Unterarzt (military)
Unterarzt (short: UArzt or UA) was a military rank in the German Reichswehr and Wehrmacht until 1945. It describes a qualified or licensed surgeon or dentist of the armed forces with the last or highest Officer Aspirant (''O.A.'' or ''OA'' – de: ''Offizieranwärter'') rank. According to the rank hierarchy it was comparable to Sergeant First Class (de: Oberfeldwebel) or Chief Petty Officer (de: Oberbootsmann) NATO-Rangcode OR7The abbreviation "OR" stands for ''"Other Ranks / fr: sous-officiers et militaires du rang / ru:другие ранги, кроме офицероф"'' in anglophone armed forces. Wehrmacht Heer In the German Wehrmacht from 1933 until 1945 there were the OR7-ranks ''Unterarzt'' (physician), ''Unterapotheker'' (pharmacologist), and ''Unterveterinär'' (veterinarian). It was also comparable to the Oberfähnrich (OFähnr or OFR) designates in the Heer of the Bundeswehr a military person or member of the armed forces with the last or highest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Collar Tabs Of Offiziere Of The Heer
Collar may refer to: Human neckwear *Clerical collar (informally ''dog collar''), a distinctive collar used by the clergy of some Christian religious denominations *Collar (clothing), the part of a garment that fastens around or frames the neck *Collar (jewelry), an ornament for the neck *Collar (order), a symbol of membership in various chivalric orders *Designation of workers by collar color *Livery collar, including Collar of Esses, worn around the neck and shoulders as a mark of office *Ruff (clothing), a type of collar worn in Western Europe from the mid-sixteenth century to the mid-seventeenth century *Slave collar *Collar (BDSM), a device of any material placed around the neck of the submissive partner in BDSM Animal collars *Collar (animal), a strap around an animal's neck to which a leash or tag may be attached *Dog collar, a piece of material put around the neck of a dog *Cat collar, a piece of material put around the neck of a cat *Elizabethan collar, a protective devi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balkenkreuz
The ''Balkenkreuz'' () is a straight-armed cross that was first introduced in 1916–1918 and later became the emblem of the ''Wehrmacht'' (German Armed Forces) and its branches from 1935 until the end of World War II. It was used by the '' Wehrmacht Heer'' (Army), ''Luftwaffe'' (Air Force), and '' Kriegsmarine'' (Navy). History Germany's ''Luftstreitkräfte'' (the army air service of the German Imperial Army) first officially adopted the ''Balkenkreuz'' in mid-April 1918 (about a week before the death of Manfred von Richthofen), and used it from that time until World War I ended in November 1918. The IdFlieg directive of 20 March 1918 to all manufacturers states in the first sentence (translated to English): "To improve the recognition of our aircraft, the following is ordered: ... In paragraph 2, the second sentence specifies: "This alteration is to be carried out by 15 April 1918." The closing sentence reads: "Order 41390 is to be speedily executed." Its use resumed, with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Generalarzt
''Generalarzt'' (short: ''GenArzt'' or ''GA'') is the designation of a military rank as well as the official title in German speaking armed forces. It is equivalent to the ''Admiralarzt'' / ''Generalapotheker'' and Brigadegeneral / Flottillenadmiral. Bundeswehr Generalarzt, Admiralarzt, Generalapotheker, and Admiralapotheker are the lowest general ranks of the Joint Medical Service or the military medical area of the Bundeswehr. Promoted to that senior rank might be assignments or appointments as follows: *Chief surgeon of the Federal Armed Forces Hospital Berlin, – Hamburg, – Koblenz, and – Ulm *Inspector dental medicine of the Bundeswehr (de: Inspizient Zahnmedizin der Bundeswehr) *Inspector military pharmaceutics of the Bundeswehr – Generalapotheker (de: Inspizient Wehrpharmazie der Bundeswehr) * Surgeon General of the Heer (de: Generalarzt des Heeres) * Surgeon General of the Luftwaffe (de: Generalarzt der Luftwaffe) *Surgeon Admiral of the Marine (de: Admiralarzt d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
OF-7
An officer of two-star rank is a senior commander in many of the armed services holding a rank described by the NATO code of OF-7. The term is also used by some armed forces which are not NATO members. Typically, two-star officers hold the rank of rear admiral, counter admiral, major general, divisional general, or in the case of those air forces with a separate rank structure, air vice-marshal. Australia In the Australian Defence Force the following ranks of commissioned officers are awarded two-star ranks: * Rear admiral (Royal Australian Navy two-star rank) *Major general (Australian Army two-star rank) *Air vice-marshal (Royal Australian Air Force two-star rank) Bangladesh *Air vice-marshal (Bangladesh Air Force two-star rank) *Major-general (Bangladesh Army two-star rank) * Rear admiral (Bangladesh Navy two-star rank) Brazil * General de Brigada ( Brazilian Army two-star rank) * Contra Almirante (Brazilian Navy two-star rank) *Brigadeiro (Brazilian Air Force two-sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two Star Rank
Military star ranking is military terminology, used to describe general and flag officers. Within NATO's armed forces, the stars are equal to OF-6–10. Star ranking One–star A one–star rank is usually the lowest ranking general or flag officer. In many Commonwealth countries, the one-star army rank of Brigadier is considered the highest field officer rank. Two–star A two–star rank is usually the second lowest ranking general or flag officer. Three–star A three–star rank is usually the third highest general or flag officer. Four–star A four–star rank is usually the second highest ranking general or flag officer. Five–star A five–star rank is usually the highest ranking general or flag officer. This rank is usually a field marshal, general of the army, admiral of the fleet or marshal of the air force. Proposed six-star List of countries See also * Star (classification) * Highest military ranks * Ranks and insignia of NATO Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Generalleutnant
is the Germanic variant of lieutenant general, used in some German speaking countries. Austria Generalleutnant is the second highest general officer rank in the Austrian Armed Forces (''Bundesheer''), roughly equivalent to the NATO rank of OF-8. Belgium Germany ''Generalleutnant'', short ''GenLt'', ('lieutenant general') is the second highest general officer rank in the German Army (''Heer'') and the German Air Force (''Luftwaffe''). This three-star rank in other countries is lieutenant general. Rank in modern Germany The rank is rated OF-8 in NATO, and is grade B9 in the pay rules of the Federal Ministry of Defence. It is equivalent to ''Vizeadmiral'' in the German Navy (''Marine''), or to Generaloberstabsarzt, and Admiraloberstabsarzt in the '' Zentraler Sanitätsdienst der Bundeswehr''. On the shoulder straps (Heer, Luftwaffe) there are three golden pips (stars) in golden oak leaves. History German armies and air forces until 1945 =Generalleutnant of the Wehrm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Generalstabsarzt
Generalstabsarzt and Admiralstabsarzt are in German armed forces the rank designations of the second highest grad of the generals rank group. Germany Bundeswehr Generalstabsarzt and Admiralstabsarzt are the second highest general ranks of the Joint Medical Service or the military medical area of the Bundeswehr. Normally the Bundeswehr Surgeon General of the medical service (de: Inspekteur des Sanitätsdienstes) might be assigned. Equivalent to that two-star ranks ( NATO-Rangcode OF-7) are Generalmajor (en: Major general) of the German Army or German Air Force, and the Konteradmiral (en: Rear admiral) of the German Navy. Address The manner of formal addressing of military surgeons with the rank ''Generalarzt'' (OF6, one-star), ''Generalstabsarzt'' (OF7, two stars) or ''Generaloberstabsarzt'' is, „Herr/Frau Generalarzt“. At the other hand, military surgeons with the rank ''Admiralarzt'' (OF6, one-star), ''Admiralstabsarzt'' (OF7, two stars) or ''Admiraloberstabsarzt'' i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
OF-8
An officer of three-star rank is a senior commander in many of the armed services holding a rank described by the NATO code of OF-8. The term is also used by some armed forces which are not NATO members. Typically, three-star officers hold the rank of vice admiral, lieutenant general, or in the case of those air forces with a separate rank structure, air marshal. Australia In the Australian Defence Force the following ranks of commissioned officers are awarded three-star ranks: * Vice admiral (Royal Australian Navy three-star rank) *Lieutenant general (Australian Army three-star rank) * Air marshal (Royal Australian Air Force three-star rank) Official rank insignia for Australian 'three-star' officers do not use stars in the same fashion as the United States. The RAN does incorporate stars into the hardboard rank insignia for flag-rank officers but this is in conjunction with other devices. Unofficial star rank insignia are sometimes worn when serving with or visiting other ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Three Star Rank
Military star ranking is military terminology, used to describe General officer, general and flag officers. Within Member states of NATO, NATO's armed forces, the stars are equal to Ranks and insignia of NATO, OF-6–10. Star ranking One–star A one–star rank is usually the lowest ranking general officer, general or flag officer. In many Commonwealth of Nations, Commonwealth countries, the one-star army rank of Brigadier#British tradition, Brigadier is considered the highest field officer rank. Two–star A two–star rank is usually the second lowest ranking general officer, general or flag officer. Three–star A three–star rank is usually the third highest general officer, general or flag officer. Four–star A four–star rank is usually the second highest ranking general officer, general or flag officer. Five–star A five–star rank is usually the highest ranking general officer, general or flag officer. This rank is usually a field marshal, general of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Generaloberstabsarzt
''Generaloberstabsarzt'' and ''Admiraloberstabsarzt'' are the top Joint Medical Service OF8-ranks of the German ''Bundeswehr''. The equivalent to this ranks in the ''Heer'' is ''Generalleutnant'' and in the German Navy the ''Vizeadmiral''. ''Bundeswehr'' In accordance with traditions in German armed forces, both ranks might be used in ''Bundeswehr medical service''. Normally the ''Bundeswehr'' ''Surgeon General of the medical service'' (de: ''Inspekteur des Sanitätsdienstes''), or the ''Chief of Medical Operation´s Command'' (de: ''Kommandeur Sanitätsführungskommando'') might be assigned. However, in future the Chief position might remain vacant, because the Deputy ''Surgeon General'' is mandated to command the ''Medical Operation´s Command''. Equivalent to that three-star ranks ( NATO-Rangcode OF-8) are ''Generalleutnant'' ("Lieutenant general") of the ''Heer'' or ''Luftwaffe'', and the ''Vizeadmiral'' (en: Vice admiral) of the ''Marine''. Address The manner of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of NATO
The flag of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) consists of a dark blue field charged with a white compass rose emblem, with four white lines radiating from the four cardinal directions. Adopted three years after the creation of NATO, it has been the flag of NATO since October 14, 1953. The blue color symbolizes the Atlantic Ocean, while the circle stands for unity. History The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was established on April 4, 1949, when twelve nations signed the North Atlantic Treaty to counteract the perceived threat from the Soviet Union. The first flag used by NATO was unveiled October 5, 1951, by Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, who helped design it. The 1951 flag consisted of a green field with the coat of arms of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), which still uses the flag. NATO began looking for an emblem to differentiate it from SHAPE, a task handled by the newly formed Information Policy Working Group. After several discussions, it conc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
