Despite his intelligence, Hochstetter repeatedly uses Stalag 13 as the staging ground for some action or other, enabling Hogan and his men to intercept and usually stop what he's up to cold. General Burkhalter, Klink's superior, also despises Hochstetter, and while he may not fear him, the Gestapo is another story. He is the closest thing to a real Nazi that the comedy, often criticized for the way it depicted World War II and the Nazis, sees on at least a recurring basis. He had a sort-of catchphrase in "Who is this man?!" whenever Hogan would barge into Klink's office unannounced.