SPECIAL ORDERS FOR GERMAN-AMERICAN RELATIONS

1.   To remember always that Germany, though conquered, is still a dangerous enemy nation.
       a. It is known that an underground organization for the continuation of the Nazi program for work) domination is already in existence. This group will take advantage of every relaxation of vigilance on our part to carry on undercover war against us, .
      b. The occupational forces are not on a good-will mission.

2. Never to trust Germans, collectively or individually.
       a. For most of the past century, Germany has sought to attain world domination by conquest. This has been the third major attempt in the memory of men still living.  To many Germans this defeat will only be on interlude - a time to prepare for the' next war.
       b.  Except for such losses of life and property suffered by them, the Germans have no regrets for the havoc they have wrought in the world. ;
       c.  The German has been taught that the national goal of domination must be attained regardless of the depths of treachery, murder and destruction necessary. He has been taught to sacrifice everything— ideals, honor, and even his wife and children for the State. Defeat will not erase that idea.

3. To defeat German efforts to poison my thoughts or influence my attitude.

       a. The Nazis have found that the most powerful propaganda weapon is distortion of the truth. They have mode skilful use of it and will re-double their efforts in. the event

of an occupation In order to influence the thinking of the occupational forces. There will probably be deliberate, studied and continuous efforts to influence our sympathies and to minimize the consequences of defeat
       b.  You may expect ail manner of approach—conversations to be overheard, underground publications to be found; there will be appeals to generosity and fair play; to pity for victims of devastation : to racial end cultural similarities; and to sympathy for an allegedly oppressed people.
       c.  There will be attempts at sowing discord among Allied nations; of undermining Allied determination to enforce the surrender; at inducing a reduction in occupational forces ; at lowering morale and efficiency of the occupying forces; at proving that Nazism was never wanted by the "gentle and cultured ' German people.

4. To avoid acts of violence, except when required by military necessity.
     For you are on American soldier, not a Nazi.

5. To conduct myself at all times so as to command the respect of the German people for myself, for the United States, and for the Allied Cause.
       a.  The Germans hold all things military in deep respect. That respect must be maintained at all times or the Allied Cause is lost and the first steps are taken toward World War III. Each soldier must watch every action of himself and of his comrades. The German will be watching constantly, even though you may not see him. Let him see a good American Soldier.
       b. Drunkenness will not be tolerated. Penalties wilt be severe.