 Jeschonnek's inferiority in age and rank undermined his authority when dealing with other forceful, ruthless staff officers and field commanders in the mold of Felmy, Albert Kesselring, Hugo Sperrle or Wolfram Freiherr von Richthofen.The air ministry was reorganised upon Jeschonnek's appointment.The Chief of Staff was again directly subordinated to Göring for operational matters.