English Translation

14a -4 3. Under the seal of secrecy, secretive things and rumors of all kinds are spread over and over again. Here, the task of the responsible officer is to intervene with all rigour. Decisions of the greatest extent are often dependent on secrecy in all situations. Four blood victims in the fight are spared, discouraged or exaggerated rumors are prevented in the back and in the homeland, the worries of the relatives diminished if yes the officer remains conscious of his responsibility It must therefore be demanded of him that he be a hoard of confidence and act just as ruthlessly and convincingly against any kind of defaitism and weakness. Criticism and judgment are only for those who overlook things in their capacity and who are able to apply his knowledge for the benefit of the great whole. In his fidelity to the leader and supreme commander and in his unwavering belief in victory, however, the officer is a model not to be surpassed by the whole German people. 25405 gez. Keitel Generalfeldmarschall Lredeo 4Führungshauptamt Berlin-Wilmersdorf, 25 Sep. 1942 Kdo.W-4, Abt. Ia Kaiserallee 188 501/25 Tgb.Nr. 5675/42 geh. Betr.: Responsibilities of the German officer. Distribution: Special distributor. The above copy is sent with the request for information y. I.A 4-Sturmbannführer