GERMAN STATE MINISTRY FOR CHECH AND MORAV, PRAGUE (1906) 1939 - 1945 (1965), inv. 919, sig. 110-7/81

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RIRRIR RGITIR "To every undeserved German citizen the rise in the Reichsarbeitsdienst should be open, corresponding to his personality value and his achievements." Reichs Arbeitsführer Konstantin Hierl The task of the Reich Arbeitsdienst to be the nation's educational school for the National Socialist world view and work conception requires of each of its leaders that he himself is an unconditional affirmant and ready-to-use fighter for the new Germany, a purer up-right character and a strong-willed, ready-made personality. The occupation of the leader in the Reichsarbeitsdienst should therefore only be addressed to those who are permeated by his great task and who are ready to form themselves under the law of life of the community of the Reich's labour service, which is conspired on honor and faithfulness, obedience and camaraderie. The applicant must: (a) be at least 16/year old on the employment day in the Reichsarbeitsdienst and must not have exceeded 24 years of age. (b) be of German or similar blood possessing German nationality; (c) possess the necessary fitness and moral dignity; (d) be single. Exceptions are granted to candidates with higher education or technical education who are older than 24 years. B. ADVICE The application must be made in writing and can be submitted to any department of the Reichsarbeitsdienst. R werber, dic s.. n ire duty to serve in the Reicher Arbeitsdienst are sufficient.