Oberst-Gruppenführer was considered the equivalent of a colonel general (Generaloberst) in the Wehrmacht, which, in turn, is generally seen as the equivalent of four-star rank or army general in other armed forces. In all, the following individuals held this highest of SS ranks: * Josef "Sepp" Dietrich, 20 April 1942 (und Panzer-Generaloberst der Waffen-SS) * Franz Xaver Schwarz, 20 April 1942 (Ehrenführer, honorary leader) * Kurt Daluege, 20 April 1942 (und Generaloberst der Polizei) * Paul Hausser, 1 August 1944 (und Generaloberst der Waffen-SS)