BGruppe

BGruppe is a designation used in German-speaking contexts to label a secondary or second-in-command group within a larger organization or formation. The exact meaning and usage of BGruppe vary by context, and there is no single standardized entity associated with the term.

In military history, particularly references to the Luftwaffe in World War II, a Geschwader (wing) was typically divided into Gruppen, which were often designated in Roman numerals (I., II., III., etc.). In some historical sources, the term B-Gruppe is used to describe the second Gruppe within a Geschwader or to distinguish a specific subgroup within a multi-group structure. The size of a Gruppe generally included several Staffeln (squadrons) and was led by a senior officer such as a Hauptmann or Major. While the aircraft type was usually shared across Gruppen within a Geschwader, missions and allocations could differ between Gruppen.

Because the designation BGruppe is not uniformly applied across all units or time periods, there is no single definitive roster or description of all BGruppe formations. Unit histories may reference BGruppe as II./Gx or in other composite forms, depending on how the relevant organization documented its subunits.

Outside of military use, BGruppe can appear in civilian or organizational contexts to denote a secondary group, committee, project team, or task force within a larger department or company. In these cases, the exact responsibilities, membership, and authority of a BGruppe depend on the internal structure of the organization.

The term derives from the German word Gruppe (group) combined with the letter B as a directional or sequential label. It is thus a descriptive designation rather than a fixed, universal title.