STATE SECRETARY FOR THE RUSSIAN PROTECTOR IN THINGS AND IN MORAVA, PRAGUE, inv. 2048, sig. 109-7/55

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35 - 3 - The shelters of the guards in Olomouc and Moravian-Ostrava are located in the prisons themselves and in cells prepared for this purpose.These shelters leave many wishes open to their equipment, cleanliness, etc. In view of the very strenuous and responsible guarding service, it is necessary to achieve that these accommodations are equipped much better. Corresponding suggestions are given by the /-site manager. The commander of the #-Wachbatl. complains about the constant unrest in the Batl.,proclaimed by calls of teams by the command of the weapons-i to other units in exchange with older teams, which are partly not usable for the strenuous guarding tasks. It is suggested that, if necessary, the Higher and Police Leaders at the Command of the Arms-i will try to achieve a calmer development. 3./ -Wachbatl.Prague. After the visit of the Wachbatl Bohemia-Mähren, the j-Wachbatl.Prag was visited in detail by the -site commander. is accommodated in the Adolf Hitler barracks.The accommodation meets all requirements. The Wachbatl. is supposed to have a strength (according to K.St.N.) of 23 leaders, 1008 underleaders and men This is a strength of 23 guides and 625 underleader and men. This number of 625 underleaders and men, however, does not represent the number of men capable of guard duty.It is reduced by: Commanded within the company Commanded to the Btl.-Stab staff K-Staffel kitchen stable