Military record
The military passport , before 1919 the military passport , was an identification document for conscripts in Germany . It was issued by the military replacement authorities , in the Federal Republic of Germany by the district military replacement offices, and contained data on the conscript and the course of service.
Similar documents
If a soldier was drafted, the pay book replaced his military ID until 1945 and also served as an identity card.
In the Bundeswehr, the soldier receives a troop ID with which he can identify himself as a soldier (and authorized to carry weapons in the exercise of his duties).
Military pass in the Wehrmacht
The military ID card was already issued to all male citizens who were compulsory military service during the National Socialist era after the introduction of compulsory military service . The suitability was noted along with further personal information. The document remained with the owner and had to be used to identify yourself to the military authorities. If the conscript was actually drafted, the passport was handed over to the relevant unit. In the event of death, the military ID card was sent to the relatives.
The military pass contained the following entries:
- Personal Information. Included u. a. First name, family name, religion as well as the learned and currently practiced occupation.
- Inspection and excavation.
- Reich Labor Service . Included u. a. the reason for the dismissal (e.g. "Has fulfilled his statutory labor service obligation") as well as an overall assessment of the management.
- Active military service. Contains a breakdown of the affiliations to the departments of the Army, the Air Force or the Navy. Furthermore, completed training, promotions and appointments as well as medals and decorations were listed here. In this section, all "battles, battles, and ventures involved in the war" were noted with a time frame and location.
- Military service on leave.
Military pass in the Bundeswehr
Bundeswehr military passports were issued until the 1970s. Afterwards, the personal data were also documented for reservists in the "soldiers' personnel data sheet".
Military pass / military service ID of the NVA
The corresponding document in the GDR was initially the military ID card, but it was soon replaced by the military service card. During military service , the identity card had to be deposited at the registration office of the People's Police responsible for the main residence. The military service card then took over its function. In contrast to the army ID card, the military service ID was a full replacement for the ID card and always to be carried with you.
Situation in Switzerland
For Switzerland see service booklet
Web links
- Military pass from 1870 to 1871 (English)