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.
Have a beautiful good morning, I wanted to apply for the Bundeswehr soon; I have been working towards it for a very long time to be physically and mentally fit. I am currently mentally and physically healthy, I am involved in trading etc. and build PCs from time to time. I finished my vocational high…
Before starting my studies, I'd like to commit to a two-year deployment and have a legitimate question: Which unit should I join if I plan to participate in an overseas deployment? The choice was between Jägers (light infantry) and Panzergrenadiers (armored infantry). Given my height (165 cm), I shouldn't have any problems in a vehicle…
Yo Gang What happened to HFw Fortenbacher after the documentary? And did Panzergrenadier Nagel still pass the AGA?
Hello everyone, I recently went to the careers counseling center and submitted my application for armored infantry, hunters and paratroopers, and warehouse logistics specialist (non-commissioned officer) because I already have training there for the sergeant career path. He also gave me a sheet of paper that said what would be included in my assessment, such…
Hi, is it mandatory for soldiers to wear camouflage makeup during training exercises, for example, or can they opt for balaclavas with a suitable camouflage pattern, or simply wear a plain black one at night? Personally, I don't have anything against makeup, but I find the cold and insect protection quite useful, especially during the…
What would the legal situation be if Germany reinstated conscription in the event of war? Our standing army is not very large relative to its population. What would happen if every drafted man refused to serve in the armed forces? Theoretical question… Is there a minimum quota for mandatory firearms training, and how would this…
Do the two infantry units fight in cities, fields, forests, mountains, etc. and are therefore both all-rounders or are both specialized in certain types of locations? Can the Bundeswehr's Jäger and Panzergrenadiers swap their battle locations? As I understand it, the Panzergrenadiers both fight in the same locations, except that the Panzergrenadiers fight with armored…
Hello! I would like to apply for a position as an armored infantryman in the German Armed Forces and wanted to know what the CAT test is like for a sergeant, or in my case, an armored infantryman. I've heard the test varies from career to career. I'd like to take the test in Düsseldorf,…
Who are the frontline soldiers in the Bundeswehr? The Jägers or Panzergrenadiers? To put it another way, what type of soldiers are the so-called frontline soldiers ("foot soldiers") in the Bundeswehr? That is, those who fight in battle on the front lines, in the trenches, in urban warfare, in the forest, etc.? ________ Here are…
Hello, I'm starting my basic training in Weiden on October 1st and will then be transferred to my home unit in Oberviechtach, the Panzergrenadiers. I wanted to ask for some general tips on how I can prepare for this, aside from the amount of sports I already do. LG
I'm starting my service in the Bundeswehr on Monday (January 2, 2022). I'll be doing my basic training with Panzergrenadier Battalion 371, and then I'll be with Infantry Brigade Combat Team 231. I have to state my current rank on my questionnaire. However, I don't know whether to write "Recruit ," "Schütze," or "Panzergrenadier ."…