Cuff Title - Forstschutzkommando

The Forstschutzkommando des Reichsforstmeisters was established in February 1940 with the mission of overseeing and safeguarding forestry operations in occupied Poland. Its personnel included German forestry officials, woodworkers, and ethnic Germans from Poland. While their primary expertise was in forestry and woodcraft, members also underwent basic military training. From 1943 onward, their activities were increasingly disrupted by partisan resistance. As German forces retreated, some units of the Forstschutzkommando were even deployed in frontline engagements. Additionally, the organization participated in operations to capture Jews seeking refuge in the forests.

The organization maintained an average strength of around 2,000 men. Uniforms were issued by the Luftwaffe, and individuals in leadership roles were distinguished by a cuff title bearing the inscription "Forstschutzkommando."

In September 1943, the group was renamed the "Forstschutzkorps". However, detailed information about its operations remains limited.

**Commander:
Landsforstmeister Ernst Boden

**Structure:
- Abteilung
- Hundertschaft
- Zug

**Ranks for Non-Forestry Officials:
- Obertruppführer
- Truppführer
- Oberscharführer
- Scharführer
- Oberrottenführer
- Rottenführer
- Forstschütze