Feldjägerkorps
The Feldjägerkorps (German: [ˈfɛlt.jɛːɡɐˌkoːɐ̯]) ("Field Police Corps") was a military provost organization in the German Wehrmacht during World War II. It was formed on 27 November 1943 from distinguished veterans and Patrol Service personnel. This corps was formed into three Feldjäger Commands (I, II and III), which reported directly to Field Marshal Keitel, and was senior to all other military police organizations.
| Feldjägerkorps | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1943–1945 |
| Disbanded | June 23, 1946 |
| Country | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Wehrmacht |
| Type | Military provost |
| Role | Discipline and control |
| Part of | Wehrmacht |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | General der Flieger Wilhelm Speidel General der Panzertruppe Werner Kempf General der Infantrie Hans-Karl von Scheele |
This was divided into 30 (Streifen) Patrols, which were based 12 miles behind the front lines. These patrols could be rough in their justice, which included Drumhead court-martials. They were supported by a Streifkorps (Patrol Corps), organized into sections of a senior non-commissioned officer and 9 enlisted personnel.
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