 Until taken over by the "Heer" (and in many cases for some time afterwards) these units were issued with standard "Luftwaffe" "feldblau" uniforms, and being so easily identifiable were said to often be singled out by opposite forces.Their reputation as combat troops was poor, despite the high standard of "Luftwaffe" recruits, at least in part from being required to perform roles (ground warfare) for which they as airmen had little training.They were frequently used for rear echelon duties to free up front line troops.