Erhard Milch
Hermann Göring and Erhard Milch appointed retired army lieutenant generals to lead each "Luftkreis". These were , and Leonhard Kaupisch. They were promoted to "General der Flieger". A retired navy officer, Konrad Zander, was similarly promoted and put in charge of "Luftkreis" VI supporting the naval units. Two Luftwaffe officers, Colonel Hugo Sperrle and Major General were put in charge of the remaining two "Luftkreise" without being promoted.