Its first commandant was Captain Tschnadel. Members wore green uniforms of Orpo and received Mauser 98 rifles before transfer to occupied Eastern Poland with the intention of fighting Soviet partisans behind the front-line of Operation Barbarossa.
Its first commander was Captain Tschnadel. Members wore green uniforms of Orpo and received Mauser 98 rifles before being sent to occupied Eastern Poland to fight Soviet guerrilla fighters in support of the advancing forces during Operation Barbarossa.