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Ministe Der Reichsminister Berlin W 8, den 18, März 1945 3 0 MRZ. 1945 Enoi für Pariser Platz 3 Armor and War Production Geheim M 4356/45 g Geheim ! Subject: General Commissioner for the program 262 To achieve the fastest and greatest possible production I order a general comuisar for the programme 262 and call Mr Gerhard D e g e n k o l b . In order to carry out its duties in the field of total production of the 262 programme (engines, cells, equipment and armaments), all the requirements of the Commissioner-General must be met; in particular, the necessary transport space and the necessary means of operation, energy, fuel, workers and communication equipment must be provided. The Luftwaffe (Chief TLR) will assist him in carrying out his tasks. He can give the necessary instructions to the directly deployed formations of the Wehrmacht on my behalf. I have asked the Reichsminister für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft to provide sufficient food aid, the General Commissioner for the medical and health services for additional medical care, the Reich Minister for Justice and the Reich Fübrer SS and the Chief of the German Police for the provision of prisoners, the Plenipotentiary for the General. The "Committee-General for the Programme 262" is responsible for ensuring that the work is carried out with reckless energy. The speed of implementation must not be hindered by formal or district inhibitions. - 5 APR. 1945 RHAURG Certified: gez. S p e r 00P-53 berinspektor mo 102 ZA. 541 i ace): WN Thilfernguye L4.1V45 Msnsb hue m St.M.M- 44/45g 859/45g