Surrender
In the Prussian or German Imperial Army until 1918, a soldier who voluntarily served longer was designated as a capitulator . The basis was the "Law on Obligation to Do Military Service" of September 9, 1814 . After completing the regular compulsory service period (two to three years), the surrender gave up his voluntary further obligation (surrender). The period of service had to be extended to at least four years, up to 12 years were common (so-called twelve-enders ). The surrender was initially committed to the last rank achieved . From the group of temporary volunteers , the regiment's NCOs were given preference. About 1850 every Prussian held Line Infantry - Battalion 30 posts for enlistees ready. Since 1893 soldiers who signed up for the first time for at least four more years (cavalry: five years) received a special bonus (" surrender cash ") of 100 marks .
See also: Ranks of the German Army (German Empire)
Capitulants in World War II
Surrender were soldiers of the Wehrmacht in the team rank , who, usually in the second year of service, voluntarily continued to commit themselves, had "capitulated". The appointment as "candidate for surrender" was made through a proposal by the company commander or the battalion commander. From the day of their appointment, the surrenders wore a candidate for surrender badge. After probation in the training of recruits and associations, he was appointed as a non-commissioned officer candidate .
literature
- Rudolf Absolon: Writings of the Federal Archives - The Wehrmacht in the Third Reich , Volume 1, Harald Boldt Verlag, 1998, ISBN 3486410709
Individual evidence
- ↑ Meyers Konversationslexikon, 4th ed., Volume 10, p. 116