Sturm-Lehrkommando

[The Prussian]

I just recieved this nice photo.

It shows a shield, written with "Sturm-Lehrkommando 1916, 18.J.D."

This division in 1916, was at the Somme and Artois

Edited January 28, 2014 by The Prussian

[Chris Boonzaier]

Very nice indeed... I wonder who the trainers were?

[The Prussian]

Hi Chris!

Maybe each of them were trainers. I only see NCO´s.

I wonder, if the wounded man was injured in action, or training, or if he´s got simple tooth-ache...

Edited January 28, 2014 by The Prussian

[Marcin L]

Well, great picture, but what was the idea behing "Sturm-Lehrkommando" ? What was the role of such unit?

[Chris Boonzaier]

Well, great picture, but what was the idea behing "Sturm-Lehrkommando" ? What was the role of such unit?

Hi,

The Sturmbataillon were supposed to traim themselves out of a job... a Train the trainer kind of deal.... Train Cadre who could then train at Divisional or regimental level... I am guessing this is a divisional lever training group.

[The Prussian]

That´s right. Each division had their own "Divisions-Sturmabteilungen". A lot of of them were trained by the official Sturm-Bataillone. That´s why I now think, these are not the trainers. Sturm-Bataillone (normally) wore the special trousers with leather (Lederbesatz).

Here are a few examples of divisional Sturmabteilung stamps

[Marcin L]

Thanks Chris. So now I think its like Top-Gun, isn't it? :-)

Andy - great pictures, never seen "Sturm Lehr Gang" unit before. Really interesting.

Marcin

[The Prussian]

I don´t like the divided word "Lehrgang" (Lehr Gang") If an english speaking fellow reads it, he should think, the german army was full of "gangsters..."

Edited January 28, 2014 by The Prussian