R & A No. 3113.7 / Principal Nazi Organizations Involved in the ...

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to a unit of the Arme£ Forces, the Wehrmacht had authority '
over them in matters concerning their tactical employment
for and during operations. It did not, however, exercise
legal control over general administrative or personnel
matters»
Amt I Rechtsamt (Legal Administration) Chief of
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this office was SS-Oberfuhrer Günther Reinecke. The office
dealt with general Is gal and juridical questions; with the
organization and adxainistration of SS courts and SS legal
personnel; and with special legal research. The depart­
ment is believed to have boon divided Into the following
sections:
A. Recht und Rechtspflege (Legal Administration)
C. Verwaltung (General Administration)
D. Personal (Personnel)
Amt II Disziplinar -und beschwerdewesen (Disciplinary
Kattors, Complaints, and Appeals) Chief of this office was
SS Obersturmbannführer Bberhgrdt HInderfeld. This office
dealt with general matters connected with disciplinary
offences and complaints forwarded through disciplinary
channels. It was also the department for all matters re­
lating to the SS code of honor and cases arising from ito
Amt III Gnadenweaerif Strafvollstreckung,Strafvollzug
(Pardons, Reprieves, Enforcement and Execution of Sentences)
Chief of this office was SS-Obersburunbannfuhrer Cunther
Lurnelster. This office dealt with the general executive
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