Reinhard Scheer
"Konteradmiral" ("KAdm"—Rear Admiral) Reinhard Scheer served as the commander of the squadron from January 1913 to 26 December 1914, when he traded commands with "KAdm" Felix Funke, who had commanded the III Battle Squadron. "KAdm" , formerly the IV Division commander, replaced Funke in August 1915. He held the role until November 1916, when he was promoted to "Vizeadmiral" ("VAdm"—Vice Admiral) and given command of the IV Battle Squadron. Mauve was replaced by "VAdm" Hubert von Rebeur-Paschwitz, who was the final commander of the unit.