The Truppenamt or `Troop Office` was the cover organisation for the German General Staff from 1919 through until 1935 when the General Staff of the German Army (Heer) was re-created. This subterfuge was deemed necessary in order for Germany to be seen to meet the requirements of the Versailles Treaty. It completely revised German tactical and st..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truppenamt