Besatzung

Noun

 * 1) crew group of people operating a ship, plane, or large facility
 * 2) occupation (of a country)
 * 3)  occupational troops, occupational forces
 * 1)  occupational troops, occupational forces

Usage notes

 * A slight distinction is usually made between Besatzung and of a country. The latter is the act of invading and occupying, while Besatzung is the continued foreign military rule over a certain period of time.