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The General Mighty (also Feldprofos, Field mighty) was in the late Middle Ages and into the 17th century, the head of the military police , the later military police .

The General Mighty was the head of all Profose , their satellites , the jailer , Plug servants and executioner . In earlier times he had the obligation to ride around with a retinue of horsemen, bailiffs and executioners in the area of ​​the camp or the quarters and to keep order.

Teams he found looting could be dropped immediately . Later he only had the right to arrest suspects . In the later days the position was often held by a staff officer .