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Secret copy 25. OKT. 1943 Oberkommando der Wehrmacht Nr. 3398/43 geh. WFSt/Org.(II) P.H.Qa+yden 19.9.43. Secret document: Use of protectorate members in the home flak batteries Reference: OKW Nr. 229o/42 g.K. WFSt/org. (II) v. 29.1l.42 Taking into account the decision of the leader, which prohibits the use of protectorate members for the service of arms in any form, even if voluntary notification is made, it is also in no way possible to use protectorate personnel for service in the home batteries. According to a wish of the Reichsguardor in Bohemia and Moravia, requests by members of the Protectorate, who voluntarily sign up for short-term military service, are not to be rejected on the basis of the Führer's decision, but rather with reference to the possibility available for the applicants to contribute to the victorious end of the war by the restless use of their workers. The head of the High Command of the Wehrmacht (K e i t e l Wehrmascht) is authorised by the Reich Protector and Commander in the Military District of Bohemia and Moravia (Ib/E 1391/43). 33-86-1 Prague, 2o.lo.43 A copy of the order OKW No. 3398/43 is sent to the German Minister of State for Bohemia and Mähren Prague. WFSt/Org.(1I) dated 19.9.43 with the request for knowledge. For the Wehrmacht Plenipotentiary and Commander The Chief of the General Staff I.A. IRV-7/27 A tinfank f.4.v. f Mipidd Sas ut i bike ig Katt nafi nplish √A-5{2/43g