English Translation

-6 - b) Order in the Protectorate. If, during or outside hours of service, the officials are aware of circumstances or facts which, in their opinion, require the entry into force of an alert, the decision of the head (representative) of the competent KPSt or KPLSt. Prague shall in any case be taken by the next higher superior. The command to trigger and execute the "Alpha" or "Beta" operational stages is given in (1) Bohemia by the head (representative) of KPLSt. Prague, (2) Moravia by the leader (republisher) of the KPSt, Brüńn. The order to trigger and carry out one of the search stages for the entire Protectorate search area as well as the large-scale search within a search area (local, internal border, district, protectorate area) gives - if this is not already given by a superior authority - the head and head of the German Criminal Police, Criminal Police Department Prague, in the prevention of which his representative. (c) The content and wording of the search order. (1) The content of the find order shall be concise but clear, so that any errors are excluded. In case of doubt, the question shall be answered immediately. The text of the search order shall be determined in writing and shall be communicated without delay in the form specified in writing (Blitz-FS, telex, telegram, courier, pole radio). If an order is issued by a superior authority, this order shall, if it is stated, be adopted in the same text as possible. This is followed by any additions which may be necessary.