In May 1923, the unit was renamed Stoßtrupp-Hitler ("Shock Troop-Hitler").[4][6] The unit was solely responsible for Hitler's personal protection.[2] On 9 November 1923 the Stoßtrupp, along with the SA and several other paramilitary units, took part in the Beer Hall Putsch in Munich.[2] The plan was to seize control of the city in a coup d'état and then challenge the government in Berlin.