 The Wachbataillon has been granted exemption of the Traditionserlass and is thus continuing the traditions of the 1st Foot Guards and the Infantry Regiment 9 Potsdam, the only unit in the Bundeswehr to have such ties.Veterans of these regiments are joined with active and former members of the Wachbataillon in the Semper Talis Union.The Wachbataillon with its required strength of 1,033 soldiers has actually regimental strength, but it remains a battalion sized formation in name.