The unit began in 1939 with members of 1/FJR1 and the Pioneer zug (engineer platoon) from II/FJR under the command of Hauptmann Koch. The unit called Sturmabteilung (assault detachment) Koch and prepared for the assault on Eben Emael. The unit assaulted Eben Emael in Belgium on 10 May 1940. After the campaign in the west in 1940, the 7th Flieger Division (the FJ division) was enlarged and consisted of 4 parachute regiments;FJR1, FJR2, FJR3 and the LL Sturm Regiment. The LL Sturm Regiment was formed and consisted of 4 battalions. Both the LLSturm Regiment and the 7th Flieger division were fully formed by the end of 1940.

On 20 May 1941 the entire LL Sturm Regiment assaulted Kreta at the airfield at Maleme. They captured the airfield and hill 107, which then allowed the 5th Gebirgsjaeger to be flown in.

After Kreta they went back to Germany to reform and by the end of 1941 all 4 battalions were sent to different locations on the Russian Front. During the middle parts of 1942 the regiment was pulled from the Russian Front. Parts of the regiment formed II/FJR6 and FJR5.

FJR5 went to Tunisia during the end of 1942 and fought the Allis where it surrendered, with few getting out of Africa.

The rest of the regiment (and survivors of FJR5) formed FJR12 which became part of the 4th FJD in late 1943. FJR12 was refered to as the Sturm Regiment till the end of the war.

The intent is to have a unit that is structured, organized, and operates like a German military unit, specifically a Fallschirmjäger unit. We are seeking either ex-military people who enjoy a military life-style, or those who have not had the opportunity to be in the miltary, to experience a military enviroment. The key word is "authenticity" and that is what membership in the Sturm Regiment is all about.

The mission of the Sturm Regiment is three-fold: to have members look, act, and fight like German paratroopers. Many current units only accomplsh one or two of the above. We hope to be unique, as we will strive to accomplish all three.

Looking like Fallschirmjäger is the key to authenticity. We will not take just anybody into the unit. Members are expected to follow military weight, hair, and discipline standards. The Fallschirmjäger impression is not easy to obtain nor is it a cheap one. Members are expected to have a minimum of uniform items before they will be allowed to go into the field.

Acting like a Fallschirmjäger is another key goal. German soldiers were extremely well-trained and disciplined. New members must complete a probationary period to see if the unit wants them, or they really want to be in the unit.

Fighting like a fallschirmjäger is not difficult with the proper blend of effective leadership and trained, motivated personnel. The Fallschirmjägers were well-known for their aggressive fighting spirit, comradeship, and skill in conducting small unit operations. The unit will have no need for slouchers, or for those wishing to just look the part, but rather those who want to eagerly seek action at battle reenactments.

The Sturm Regiment is in contact with the Fallschirmjäger Veterans Association in Germany, and will receive technical and operating advice from a local Fallschirmjäger veteran who served with the Pioneer Battalion of the 4th Fallschirmjäger Division in Italy. He fought at Nettuno, Anzio, and Monte Cassino.