Order of Battle
The 716th's complement when raised in 1941 was:
- Divisional Staff
- 726 Infantry Regiment
- 736 Infantry Regiment
- 1716 Artillery Regiment
- 716 Panzerjaeger Company
- 716 Pioneer Battalion
- 716 Signals Battalion
- 716 Supply Troops
- Administration Platoon
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