Difference between training battalions and “normal” battalions?
Hello
I see that some units have "training" battalions, such as the PzGrenLehrBtl 92, ArtLehrBtl 325, or the PzLehrBtl 93. How exactly do they differ from the "normal" units? Do they get the new equipment first, do they test it beforehand, or do they even have other tasks?
LG.
A “teach”-bataillion is used to test new equipment (e.g. SPz), to develop the basis of use with it and to train staff on new equipment already introduced. The practical training of teams, Uffz (ZugFhr) and Offz (KpChef) for their tasks is also supported by these units in courses. The equipment and layout correspond to that of a regular unit.
Teaching battalion – Wikipedia
where new equipment and procedures are being tested before they are mandatory for all other battalions of the troops.
Some examples of this (Wikipedia includes other examples)
Artillery battalion 325 of the Panzerlehrbrigade 9 – Bundeswehr
Panzerlehrbataillon 93 der Panzerlehrbrigade 9 – Bundeswehr
Panzergrenadierlehrbataillon 92 Panzerlehrbrigade 9 – Bundeswehr
Hammelburger Lehrbataillon e.V.
Artillery battalion 345 of the 10. Panzerdivision – Bundeswehr