English Translation

Subject: "Guidelines for the event of an enemy threat" I hereby send the "Guideline for the case of animosity" for knowledge and further cause, The "directions" are of particular importance. Therefore, the copies are attached for your personal use. Further copies can be requested. I expect that all responsible staff members will be familiar with the content of the "guidelines" in the most accurate way. Zifrer l2, Buchst. b of the "guidelines" I note that as senior or senior civil administrators, the heads of authorities and their alternates, as well as officials of the Reichsbearbeitungsgruppe A 2 b and above, and the employees TOA II and above are to be seen as senior officials, regardless of their position. I ask to present to me by 20.2.l945 a list of the eligible relatives, from which name, apartment and age must be visible. Addendum to the order police commander, security police commander and SD commander and weapon-jn commander: Up to l3.2.l945, I look forward to your proposals which officers, leaders and officers of your business unit are to be considered as leading or senior persons within the meaning of point l2, point (b) of the "Guidelines". Addition at the party liaison office: With reference to the meeting with senior head Walter, I ask that the Gauleführer involved be informed. I would like the orders required by the party's position to be issued as soon as possible, so that there is complete clarity on all sides in the questions of voluntary emigration and evacuation. I would like to point out the need to determine the circle of leading or leading persons also in the area of the Party. I would be grateful for your communication.