Kriechbaum is Obersteuermann - not Oberfaehnrich.
Faehnrich (midshipman) is the lowest rank in an officers career - promoted to Oberfaehnrich (senior midshipman) - promoted to Leutnant (the first 'Officer' rank) - promoted to Oberleutnant...
Obersteuermann is the rank of a staff sergeant or master sergeant.
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