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Alfons Mais

b. 1962

German Lieutenant General and Chief of the German Army

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About Alfons Mais

Born 1962. Alfons Mais is a German generalstabsoffizier and lieutenant general.

Alfons Mais (born 24 April 1962) is a retired German Army Generalleutnant who was the Inspector of the Army from February 2020 to September 2025.

Military career Alfons Mais joined the Bundeswehr in 1981 and served with the Army Aviation Training Center in Bückeburg, where he started as an Officer candidate. From 1982 to 1985 he studied Economics and Organizational Sciences at the University of the German Federal Armed Forces.

He became a teacher at the Bundeswehr Command and Staff College from 2002 to 2004, followed by various staff assignments, and in 2007, an additional role as chairman of the EU/NATO Capability Group in Brussels.

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Important facts

Born
24 April 1962, Koblenz
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Generalstabsoffizier, lieutenant general
Nationality
Germany
Education
Führungsakademie der Bundeswehr, Helmut Schmidt University
Positions held
Inspector of the Army
Employers
German Army
Awards
Bronze Cross of Honour of the Bundeswehr; German Armed Forces SFOR Service Medal; NATO medal for Kosovo; Gold Cross of Honour of the Bundeswehr; German Armed Forces ISAF Service Medal; Officer of the Legion of Merit; NATO Non-Article 5 medal for ISAF; NATO Non-article 5 medal for Operation Resolute Support-Afghanistan; Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alfons Mais?

German Lieutenant General and Chief of the German Army

When was Alfons Mais born?

Alfons Mais was born on 24 April 1962 in Koblenz.

What is Alfons Mais's occupation?

Alfons Mais is a generalstabsoffizier and lieutenant general.

What nationality is Alfons Mais?

Alfons Mais is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alfons Mais

· Wikidata: Q20184672

· DBpedia: Alfons Mais

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