Reinhard Scheer
"Konteradmiral" (KAdm—Rear Admiral) Felix Funke served as the squadron commander from 1913 to December 1914. On 26 December, Funke was transferred to the II Battle Squadron, whose commander "Vizeadmiral" ("VAdm"–Vice Admiral) Reinhard Scheer, replaced Funke in the III Squadron. Scheer served here until January 1916, when he became the commander of the entire High Seas Fleet. "KAdm" Paul Behncke replaced him as the squadron commander and led the unit during the Battle of Jutland, while "KAdm" Hermann Nordmann served as his deputy and the VI Division commander during the engagement. "VAdm" Hugo Kraft in turn replaced Behncke in April 1918.