Joseph "Beppo" Schmid (24 September 1901 – 30 August 1956) was a German general who served in the Luftwaffe during World War II.

A close friend of Hermann Göring, Schmid commanded the Luftwaffe's Military Intelligence Branch (Abteilung 5 as Chief IC) from 1 January 1938 to 9 November 1942.

Schmid was accused of inventing intelligence situation data about British aircraft losses during the Battle of Britain.

In late 1942 he was put in charge of Division "General Göring" in Tunisia, known as Kampfgruppe Schmid.

Promoted to Generalmajor on 1 February 1943 and Generalleutnant on 1 July 1944 he was given command of the 1st Fighter Corps (15 September 1943 – 15 November 1944).