The Kommandeur der Osttruppen z.b.V. 701 was formed on 19 January 1943 from the staff of Ost-Ersatz-Regiment Mitte. On 10 July 1943 it was was used to form the staff of Ost-Ausbildungs-Regiment Mitte.

Sources used

Georg Tessin - Verbände und Truppen der deutschen Wehrmacht 1933-1945

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