In 2007 EGB Forces were established as a light infantry unit to close the gap between conventional infantry units and the Kommando Spezialkräfte.

Personnel of all branches of the Bundeswehr may apply for the EGB Forces.

Successful completion of the selection process is followed by training for the occupation in the EGB Forces in the special operations school in Pfullendorf.

[2] Training Before serving in the EGB Forces, soldiers attend a six-month training cycle which includes Upon completion of the training cycle, soldiers are awarded with the EGB Forces qualification badge and receive the Combat-Ready-status.

Tasks of EGB forces may include Since their establishment EGB Forces were involved in Afghanistan as part of the International Security Assistance Force, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali and as part of a capacity building mission in northern Iraq.