Editing SS-Gebirgstruppe

{{Short description|Mountain troops formation of the Waffen SS (1974–2024)}}
{{Infobox military unit
| unit_name = SS-Gebirgstruppe
| dates = 7 August 1974 – 30 November 2024
| country = [[Tanoa]]
| allegiance = {{flag|Tanoa Einsatzgruppen}}
| branch = [[Waffen SS]]
| type = Mountain troops
| role = Mountain reconnaissance, patrols, raids and security operations
| size = 43,000 (c. 2019)
| colors = {{hlist|Green|Black|Gold}}
| ceremonial_chief = [[Eef Paap]]
| notable_commanders = {{plainlist|
* [[Jorge Carbini]]
* [[Fabian Albert Guelfo]]
}}
}}

The '''SS-Gebirgstruppe''' was a mountain troops formation of the [[Waffen SS]] of the [[Tanoa Einsatzgruppen]]. Founded on 7 August 1974 by [[Jan Paap]], it operated in the mountainous regions of [[Tanoa]] and [[Argentina]]. Its soldiers conducted reconnaissance missions, patrolled territory under Tanoan control and carried out raids against resistance forces. The formation remained active until 30 November 2024.<ref name="departments"/><ref name="waffen-dissolution"/>

== Organization and operations ==
The SS-Gebirgstruppe was organized into groups of five to twelve soldiers, generally commanded by an [[SS-Obersturmführer]] or a more senior officer. Its soldiers received training for mountain operations and used mountaineering equipment suited to the terrain. Snowshoes and ski gear were used when required by the weather.

The formation patrolled mountainous territory in Tanoa and Argentina. Its soldiers conducted raids against resistance forces and were also assigned to security duties in areas under Tanoan control. [[Jorge Carbini]] and [[Fabian Albert Guelfo]] served as commanders of the formation, while [[Eef Paap]] held the position of ceremonial chief. By approximately 2019, the SS-Gebirgstruppe had a reported strength of 43,000 personnel.

The [[SS-Aufklarüngsgebirgstruppe]] was a reconnaissance subunit of the SS-Gebirgstruppe. Its soldiers operated behind enemy lines to observe troop movements and identify enemy positions. They used binoculars and rangefinders during reconnaissance patrols, then reported their findings by radio.

In 2022, eight Indigenous Tanoan civilian prisoners escaped during transport at [[Mont Tanoa]]. Guelfo directed their pursuit by SS-Gebirgstruppe soldiers and ordered his troops to shoot at the fleeing prisoners. Three were killed. The other five were captured and returned to the [[Vulkane Einsatzgruppen]], which administered the [[Mont Tanoa concentration camp]].<ref name="guelfo"/>

== Dissolution ==
The SS-Gebirgstruppe ceased operating on 30 November 2024, when the Waffen SS was dissolved following the collapse of the Tanoa Einsatzgruppen.<ref name="waffen-dissolution"/>

== See also ==
* [[Waffen SS]]
* [[SS-Aufklarüngsgebirgstruppe]]
* [[Gebirgstruppe]]
* [[Departments of the Tanoa Einsatzgruppen]]

== References ==
{{Reflist|refs=
<ref name="departments">"[[Departments of the Tanoa Einsatzgruppen#Waffen-SS|Waffen-SS]]". ''Departments of the Tanoa Einsatzgruppen''. ''Vrienden Universe Wiki''.</ref>
<ref name="waffen-dissolution">"[[Waffen SS#Dissolution|Dissolution]]". ''Waffen SS''. ''Vrienden Universe Wiki''.</ref>
<ref name="guelfo">"[[Fabian Albert Guelfo#Military career|Military career]]". ''Fabian Albert Guelfo''. ''Vrienden Universe Wiki''.</ref>
}}

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