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Oberstleutnant

 
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Current German Army Oberstleutnant shoulder insignia

Oberstleutnant is a German military rank equal to Lieutenant Colonel, above Major, and below Oberst. During World War II, the SS maintained an equivalent rank known as Obersturmbannführer.

There are two paygrade associated to the rank of Oberstleutnant. Paygrade A14 is the standard level paygrade whereas A15 is assigned to senior Oberstleutnant personal.

Abbreviations: OTL, OTL i.G. [in the General Staff], OTL d Res [of Reserve]. The rank is used for members of the Army (Heer) and Air Force (Luftwaffe).

Junior Rank
Major
German officer rank
Oberstleutnant
Senior Rank
Oberst

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