Schutzstaffel

The Schutzstaffel (German pronunciation: [ˈʃʊtsˌʃtafəl] ( listen), translated to Pertection Squadron or defence corps, abbreviatit SS—or wi stylized "Armanen" sig runes) wis a major paramilitar organization unner Adolf Hitler an the Nazi Pairty (NSDAP).

Pertection Squadron

Schutzstaffel
SS insignia (sig runes)
SS flag
Adolf Hitler inspects the Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler on arrival at Klagenfurt in Aprile 1938. Heinrich Himmler is standin slichtly behind Hitler's richt side.
Agency owerview
Formed	Aprile 4, 1925
Precedin agencies	Sturmabteilung Stabswache
Dissolved	Mey 8, 1945
Supersedin agency	Sturmabteilung (umwhile)
Teep	Paramilitary
Jurisdiction	Nazi Germany German-occupied Europe
Heidquarters	SS-Hauptamt, Prinz-Albrecht-Straße, Berlin 52°30′26″N 13°22′57″E
Employees	1,250,000 (c. Februar 1945)
Meenisters responsible	Adolf Hitler, Führer Heinrich Himmler, Reichsführer
Agency executives	Julius Schreck, Reichsführer-SS (Reich Leader o the SS) (1925–26) Joseph Berchtold, Reichsführer-SS (1926–27) Erhard Heiden, Reichsführer-SS (1927–29) Heinrich Himmler, Reichsführer-SS (1929–45) Karl Hanke, Reichsführer-SS (Aprile–Mey 1945)
Paurent agency	NSDAP
Child agencies	Allgemeine SS Waffen-SS (SS-Verfügungstruppe) SS-Totenkopfverbände RSHA – Sicherheitspolizei (SiPo) an Sicherheitsdienst (SD) Ordnungspolizei (Orpo)