English Translation

101q The Wehrmacht authorized the 15.9.9 Reichsprotektor in Bohemia u. Mähren Abt. I a T.O. Az.:43 Nr. 2033/39 go. Betr.: Position of escort commandos for transports to the Old Kingdom. At the Higher SS= and police leader at the Reichsprotector in Bohemia and Moravia. Prague. In several cases equipment and ammunition transports from the Protectorate are severely damaged. With regard to the current situation and the urgent need to deliver the military apparatus fully usable at the place of destination, it therefore appears urgently necessary to secure the trans portes against robbery and damage. The department "Heeres=Abnahmeinspizient Prag" requested the position of SS escort comman- dos for equipment and ammunition transports to the Wehrmacht authorised by the Reich. Approximate strength of the escort command: For 1 car 1 man 3-5 5 5-10 In general, an escort is sufficient up to the protection limit. The main suppliers are: Skoda plants Pilsen Skoda factories Adamov Skoda works COoTe Brünner weapon factory Brno Brünnner weapons factory Vsetin Opticotechna Prerau piston Danek Prague Explosia Semtin (Pardubitz) Bohemian weapon factory Strakonitz Sellier and Bellot Vlashim Besides, transports from a number of small companies, which cannot be listed in detail, can still be expected. NC4 Date:19$Department:StosNumber: M=56