Geschwaderkommodore (short alsoKommodore) is aLuftwaffe position or appointment (not rank), originating duringWorld War II. AGeschwaderkommodore is usually anOF5-rank ofOberst (colonel) orKapitän zur See (naval captain). AGeschwaderkommodore will command aGeschwader (Wing), which in turn containsGruppen (Groups) each commanded by aGruppenkommandeur (Group Commander).[1]