The SS Totenkopfverbaende receive their financial means through the ministry of the Interior.
Starting April 1st, 1938, the SS Totenkopfverbaende are organized as follows:
Directorate staff with signal unit,
4 Standarten with 3 Sturmbanne each with 3 infantry companies (each 148 men strong).
1 machine gun company (150 men strong).
1 medical unit.
1 medical group necessary for the medical care of those camp prisoners who work outside.
Besides, each Standarte:
1 motorcycle group (crossed out).
1 group with weapons suited for street fights to be set up in 1939 (crossed out).