[1] The first modern Feldjäger unit was activated on 6 October 1955 when the bill creating the Bundeswehr was signed.

The new law called for a military police training company to be established at the former Luftwaffe hospital in Andernach.

There is a nationwide emergency phone number (0800 190 9999) so Bundeswehr soldiers can contact their nearest Feldjäger station at any time.

To maintain military discipline, the Feldjäger perform regular patrols on-post and at places where Bundeswehr personnel congregate.

On overseas deployments, Feldjäger support the respective contingent by performing military police tasks.

One course that all Feldjäger must complete is the proficiency test in English, which makes them excellent liaison officers when dealing with other MP forces.

However, for representative purposes, e.g. parades, ceremonies and the motorcycle escort for senior officers, Weißzeug is worn.

In Germany, the Feldjäger only have jurisdiction over soldiers, civil employees of the Federal Armed Forces, and any civilian who enters a military compound.