WEEKLY SUMMARY NO. 49/63 COVERING THE WEEK ENDING ON 3 DECEMBER 1963

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Weekly Summary
No, 49/63
Covering the Week Ending on 3 December 1963
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I. Soviet Union
1. Troop Location CGS FG)
a) until 21 November Schlieffen Kaserne (4786), Stahnsdorf -
at 16.00 hrs on 5 November 1963, ten
Soviet tanks were seen between Suedwest
Kirchhof (churchyard) and Wilmersdorfer
Friedhof (cemetery)in Stahnsdorf
moving in the direction of the autobahn
check.-point. They are said to be still
there (F - 3).
Comment. The 178th Guard Battalion is
stationed in the Schlieffen
Kaserne, Stahnsdorf. The pre-
sence of tanks with this guard
battalion has repeatedly been
observed.
b) Eighth_ad2_,LLEL
until 12 November Haupt Kaserne (8302), Meiningen -
cleaning of a four-barreled AA gun
mounted on a ZPU 4 carriage. Mtz rifle
patrols along the fence on the street
side. During daytime, they were armed
with knifes, at night with carabines
and machine guns. A staff bus stopped
in front of the quarters. Officers.
(including two captains) alighted from
the-bus (C - 3).
Comment,. The 117th Gds Mtz Rifle Regt/
39th Gds Mtz Rifle Div is
stationed at Haupt Kaserne or
at the installation on Leip-
ziger Strasse, .Meiningen,
The observations confirm the
location of this mtz rifle regt,
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2. TrainirlE_(aS11)
a) Training at Local Training Grounds and Drivinf Schools
19 November Michendorf - six trucks,. each occupied by 30
soldiers and towing a small gun moving in an
easterly direction on the Berlin - Helmstedt
autobahn (F - 3),
. November Koonigsmusterhausen/Castie GAZ-69s and. ZIL,151s.
carrying personnel equipped with field pack were
frequently observed entering and leaving the
installation (F - 3).
November Grimma several ZIL-151.s with personnel equipped
with field pack entering and leaving the installation
(F 3).
November Doeberitz - T-54s entering and leaving the install-
ation at irregular intervals (Several Fs - 3).
November Bernau - individual ZIL-151s with personnel equipped
with field pack repeatedly entering and leaving the
installation (F - 3).
,November Stendal - groups of up to company strength were
daily-observed leaving in the direction of the
firing range to conduct firing practices occasional-
ly also including aiming at balloons. Night exer-
cises were repeatedly conducted (F - 3).
22 November Dessau - approximately 80 soldiers without weapons
were observed in the eastern part of the sports
ground, one officer and approximately 40 soldiers
without weapons in. the western part (C 3).
22 November Leipzig - 20 soldiers engaged in repairing practice
targets (B - 3).
29 November on Highway F-5I Bredow bifurcation - traffic
regulators. ConvOz: of 1 GAZ-69 and 15 trucks,
including 3 BM-24s and 1 M-13 coming from the
direction of Bredow (C - 3).
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19 November Guestrow - driving schools from the Priemer-
wald camp were observed in the city (B 3):
25 November Elstal airfield - 10-12 ZIL-151s engaged in
driver training (C - 3).
27 November Elstal airfield - several driving school trucks
(C - 3).
Comment. These observations made in several
army areas are indicative of the
recruit training usual for this time
of year.
b) Command Post and Signal Exercise of the Third Shock ArmL
25 November on the Berlin - Helmstedt autobahn, near
Burg bifurcation - 4 GAZ-69s with antennas,?
2 radio cars, 4 canvas-covered ZIL-151s
moving in a southerly direction ( C - 3 ).
26 November Friesack, on Highway F-5 - 3 ZIL-150s
towing field kitchens moving ina southerly.
direction..
At Highway F-5/Highway F-107 bifurcation
Soviet Army traffic regulators.
30 to 40 trucks, coming from a southerly
direction on Highway F-107 and'Aurning into
Highway F-5 (F 3). ?
28 November on the Berlin - Helmstedt autobahn, near
Brandenburg exit - 2 GAZ-69As and 14-16 trucks
occupied by approximately 30 soldiers, moving
in a westerly direction (F 3).-
29 November on the autObahn, approximately 20 kms east of
Magdeburg -100 motor vehicles, including
numerous staff and signal cars, moving in an
easterly direction.
Between Erxleben and Marienborn - 10 trucks
moving in a westerly direction (C - 3). .
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Comment, On 28 November, a command Post and signal
exercise was started by th Third Shock Army in the
Letzlinger Heide - Brandenburg - Perleberg greater
area with staffs and signal units of all four
divisions participating. Inferring from the route
taken by some of these convoys it appears quite -
possible that also staffs from the areas around
Berlin participated in the exercise.
Summary Comment on TraininL(GSF21
Training at local training grounds and driving schools
continued in all army areas. They are characteristic of the
present stage of recruit training,
A command post and signal exercise of the Third Shock Army
wit i all four divisions and army units participating started
on 28 November and was still continuing on 01 December.
For the period from 02 to 11 December, the Kreuzburg - Berka
Behringen Ballstaedt - Allach - Ichtershausen area was
declared restricted area (8/63). This very small restricted
area is an extension of the large permanent restricted area
Comprising the Bad SalzUngen - Arnstadt Rudolstadt Neustadt
Demarcation Line north of Hof area,
There have been no indications yet of exercise activity.
It cannot be excluded that the above-mentioned restricted
area serves ?the purpose of camouflaging special activities,
such as building projects in areas near the Demarcation
Line.
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II. Soviet Zone of Occupation. of Germany
1. NVA/Ground Forces General
Officer'Selection Procedure
A teachers' collective at the Wismar (PE 6275) Polytechnical
School, together with the FDJ (.--Free German Youth)
secretary, recommended to the "Wehrkreiskommando" ("mili-
tary sub-district command) several 11th year students as
NVA officer candidates. Following a selection check by
a Wehrkreiskommande officers commission, the candidates
slated for the motorized rifle branch were called in to
the Frankenberg (US 6242) motorized rifle commanders
candidate school No II for a qualifying exam (18 to 21
December 1962) which was conducted as follows:
1st day: Essay writing. Subject: "The Socialist Army vs.
the Capitalist Army. A Comparison",
2nd day: Written exam? in Phyaies, Mathematics, Chemistry
and Russian.
3rd day: Sports exam; curriculum vitae writing.
90 out of 125 applicants were accepted as officer
candidates. A further prerequisite for final .candidate
selection is their passing of the secondary school gra-
duation exam (Abitur) (F - 3).
Comment. First report on the way in which officer schools
conduct exams to test NVA career officer candi-
dates. Of late, attempts have been made to
enlist officer candidates from among secondary
school students while they are still in their
last (ninth) year before graduation. Candidates
who have passed thDqualifying test are not taken
on as officer trainees until after they have
passed their "Abitur" (secondary school
graduation exam, usually taken at the age of 19).
2. Personnel ?Administration
a) The SweartLig:in of Recruits
Press Excerpt:- ?
On the 45th anniversary of the November Revolution
young soldiers .of an Erfurt NVA unit were handed
their weapons by outstanding "combatants" of the
working class.
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The conscripts were lined up in front of "VEB Pressen-
"und Scherenbau" where they took their oath on the
workrs and peasants state (Sovit Zonal press).
Comment.- This indicates- that the swearing-in of at least
part of the fall recruits took place in the
very first week of thPir
Oath-administering ceremonies conducted in
industrial plants with old-guard communists
handing over of weapons to the recruits are
meant to symbolize the concept of a,Peoplels
Army.
The 45th anniversary mentioned is in commemoration
of the 1918 November Revolution.
Admission
of NCOs-to Officer Careers.
Press Excerpt
On 12 November 1963, a decoration was awarded to Sergeant
W.. whose platoon came out "best unit". Sergeant?W. hopes
to successfully defend the award during the-new training
- year (1963/64); he intends to serve another ten years with
the army as an officer .(Soviet Zonal press).
Comment. Under ? 25\''C of the military career regulations,
NCOs who wish -Le be promoted to an officer rank
have to pass a qualifying course conducted at
an officer school.,
- The above press report implies, however, that
platoon leader Sergeant W. will be commissioned
without having passed A special training pourse.
3. Situation in the Berlin Area and on the Demarcation Line
a) Berlin Area
(1) From 25 November to 1 December 1963, there was
vi.rtually no change in the extent of supervisory
measures..
In the-"border area", almost all of the border
brigade personnel were working to complete the
lighting network; they were also doing planing
and demolition. work,
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Other activities included the digging of motor vehicle
traps and the building of several new observation
posts. In some places, NVA/Border Troops fatigue details
.also set up additional stretches of barbed vire and
mesh wire fences (Several Fs - 3).
Comment, Situation unchanged. The fortification of the
"border area" is being pressed ahead with
determination.
(2) The 1st Border Brigade - serving the East sector of
Berlin - has -replaced four battalion commanders and
deactivated 'five companies for reaSons of unreliability.
The officers, NCOs and El/ of the deactivated companies
were distributed among other companies or transferred
to rear areas. The rest of the border companies,
tool have undergone a personnel reshuffle during the
past weeks under new security regulations (dpa)
(See Part G of this Weekly).
The Wulfersdorfer Tagbau area (east of Bueddenstedt,
PC 3E182) (See Weekly No 48/63, C, II, 1, b), having
been cleared of.mines, the double fence in this section
has now been shifted several meters to the west.
On 29 November,. nets, 60 cm high, fastended to the
ground with iron hooks, were set up behind tho double
fence :section near Bad Colberg (PA 2871).
i Otherwise, EVA/Border Troops fatigue details were
again further extending and improving the "border
communication network" and doing_ maintenance and re-
pair work.. In some places, earth- bunkers and ob=
servation posts were built in addition (Several Fs - 3).
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Comment. The situation was the same as during theIreceding
wed. The shifting of the double fence in the
Wulfersdorfer Tagbau was necessary as an earth
slide had buried part of the original fence.
The nets ate to keep deer out of the mine belt.
On 25 and 27 November, one large group of border soldiers
each - approximately 60 men and approximately 200 men, re-
spectively - were observed in the areas of the 1st and the 4th
Border Brigade. The soldiers were being briefed on border service
(Several Fs - 3).
On 30 November, from 0825 to 0835 hrs, about 25 NVA/bordar
soldiers with heavy marching outfit, led by four officers,visi-
t-ed'thd barricades between Brandenburger Tor and Reichstagufer,
An NVA/Border Troops sentry remarked that these soldiers were,
briefed and that they belonged to the new unit which was to -
replaoe the 1st Border Brigade (F - 3)
On 30 November, from 0930 to 1040 hrs, several NVA/Border
Troops officers briefed .about 60 NVA/border soldiers on the
border situation around Potsdamer PIath (F 3).
Comment. It would appear that in late November/early December
a major personnel reshuffle took place in the
1st Border Brigade, possibly also in the two other
border brigades.
b) Demarcation Line
During the period under review (25 November to 1 December 1963).,
no change occured in the observation and patrol duty,.
No special measures were taken following the assassination of
US President Kennedy,
Combat Effectivenes
of the NVA Ground Forces-
tOlder" Lae Classes Called u for Basic Militar Service
(a)
Question: "How is it that some of the older age classes were
included in the call-ups this time?"
Answer by Admiral Vernerst
"? 22 of the law .on compulsory military servide
stipulates that conscripts are liable to be called
up for basic military service up to the 31st of December
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of the year in which they complete their'26th year.
Some special functions in our NVA call for very high
technical skill, well-founded knowledge and highly practical
mind. It is extremely good and helpful if, in the military
collectives, there are some older soldiers among the
conscripts (Soviet Zonal radio 19 November, 1910 hrs).
,(b) Press Excerpt:
"Things did not always click during the first few days.
D-was quite an eye-opener", 25 year old submachine gunner
F. said (Soviet Zonal press).
(c) Press Excerpt:
Their first few days in the forces lie behind them.
Together with the older conscripts, and united in con-
solidated combat collectives, they will spare no effort
to fulfil their mission (Soviet Zonal press).
Press Excerpt:
My radio squad leader, my junior by some years, is an
experienced expert in his field. I shall take an exampl,e
by him (Soviet Zonal press).
Comment. Available information indicates that the per-
sonnel called up this fall for the 18 month basic
military service included more conscripts
of the older age classes (1957, 1938) than had
been the case before. It is presumed that the
calling up of older age-class conscripts was made.
not only to satisfy the demand for specialists, but
also to compensate for age classes with a low
birth rate.
(d)
5. Order of Battle in the NVA Ground Yorces
a) The Artillery Regiments of the Motorized Rifle Divisions
a) The 4th Ba, 1st Arty Regt/lst Mtz Rifle Div,-was de-
activated in the fall of 1961. Since the winter of 1961,,
a great number of 85-Mm field guns has been parked in
a shed. In November 1962,. the 1st Arty Regt had three
battalions equipped with 18 x 122-mm field howitzers -each
(Des - 3).
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b) In May 1962, the 11th Arty Regt, 11th Mtz Rifle Div, was
organized as follows:
1st Bn (equipped with 18 x 122-mm field howitzers),
2nd Bn (equipped with 18 x 122-mm field howitzers),
3rd Bn (equipped with 18 x 85-mm field guns)
(Des.- 3).
c) In May 1963, the 11th Arty Regt had three battalions with
three batteries each, equipped with 122-mm field howitzers.
No information about adpattalioA equipped with 85-mm field
guns (Des - 3).
d) In November 1962, the 1st and 2nd Bns of the 11th Arty Regt
were equipped with 18 x 122-mm field howitzers each; the 3rd
Bn had 18 x 85-mm field guns (Des -
e) The 2nd Bn of the 12th Arty Regt, 4th Mtz Rifle Div, was de-
activated in September 1961. It has been planned to activate
a rocket battery in each artillery regiment.
Organization in May 1962: 1st and 2nd Bns equipped with
18 x -122-mm field howitzers each, 3rd Bn equipped with
18 x 85-mm field guns (Des - 3).
f) In September 1962, the 12th Arty Regt was organized as
follows:
1st Bn (equipped with 18 x 122-mm field howitzers),
2nd Bn (equipped with 18 x-122-mm field howitzers),
3rd Bn (equipped with 18 x 85-mm field guns) (Des 3) .
g) In September 1962, the 16th Arty Regt, 8th Mtz Rifle Div, had
three battalions equipped with 18 x 122-mm field howitzers
each (Des - 3).
In November 19621 the 16th Arty Regt had three battalions
equipped with 122-mm field howitzers and 85-mm field guns
(Des - 3).
Comment, The reports on the artillery regiments of all
four motorized rifle divisions admit of the con-
clusion that reorganization measures were taken in
these regiments in 1961/62; evidently one of the four
battalions Was deactivated.
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Of the remaining three battalions, at least two
are equipDed with 122-mm field howitzers; one may
have 85-mm field guns. The activation of rocket
launcher (BN-24) units started in early 1963.
It is considered likely that each motorized rifle
division will activate one rocket launcher battalion.
Polit Officers
In November 1963, all companies of the 7th Mtz Rifle Regt
Marienberg (us 7013), 7th Tk Div, were without polit officers.
The only remaining polit officers are attached to regimental
headquarters and battalion headquarters (Des - 2).
Comment, Confirmation that in the independent companies, too,
the post of polit officer has been deleted from the
TO&F. (See Weekly No 38/63, C, III, 5).
6, Training of_t_Le_NyLground Forces
a Conclusion of the 1962 63 Trail:lip...LI= (Press Excerpt)
On 12 November 1963, 130 EH, NCOs and officers - representing
ten thousands of "best men" (= best achievement award winners)
selected from among the entire NVA personnel - were guests
of the Minister for National Defense. In an a'dress the minister
pointed to the great achievements attained within the frame-
work of socialist competition and the -'best men' movement,.
achievements which had contributed substantially to the
improvement of the NVA's combat readiness.
In recognition of their outstanding achievement and exem-
plary conduct in the 1962/63 training year, the group of
NVA representatives were decorated and promoted.to the next
higher rank (Soviet Zonal press).
COmment. The decoration by the Minister of National Defense
of the 'best men' and/or unitlis a regular practice
pbtformed:upoh the-lnevaluation" which marks the
? end of a current training year.
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(1) On 15 November. 1963,. three groups of 10 soldiers each-,
were observed in training - presumably doing firing
practice - on the training area near Ulanen Kaserne in
Leipzig (C 3).
Comment. Recruit training.
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(2) On 25 November 1963, 6 BTR-152s, each carrying 12 to 15
-NVA soldiers in winter uniforms and steel helmets, were.
observed three kms east of Nauen (UU 5731). Their BTRs
carried no vehicle registration numbers (C 3).
Comment. Marching exercise of a motorized rifle company,
possibly a recruit training company. When en-
gaged in exercises, NVA vehicles frequently
appear without vehicle registration numbers to
impede identification.
c). 2122_1251ILLTraining Year
The 1963/64 training year will start on 2 December 1963.
The first half-year period (winter) will last till 30 May
1964, the second (summer) till 30 November 1964 (Des - 3).
Comment. Confirms suppositions; the 1962/63 training year, too,
began in early December 62 and was subdivided into a
first and second half-year period.
From other information it would appear that the
measures taken to prepare NCOs fer the new training
year now include a joint training course of about
eight days, conducted within the respective unit
(regiment, independent battalio),
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7. Border and Securily_TI22.ps
NVA/BorLy pa
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a) Fall Call-ups
(1) Since 2 November, conscripts have been in training near
Erkner to become iborder soldiers for service at the
Wally (F - 3).
(2) Glowe was one of the places to which call-ups were made
on 1 November 1963 (B - 3).
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Press Excerpt:
In the Wolleunit, as everywhere in the EVA, the young
conscripts have for some days (early November 1963)
been engaged in learning the rudiments of military
services, such as right and left turns, on the drill ground
(Soviet Zonal press). ?
Comment. ,The conscript induction dates for the NVA
border troops and for the NVA, ground forces
were apparently identical (1/2 November 1963), .
Training units of the border troops are stationed
in Glowe/Ruegen and RahnsdorOilhelmshagen
(near Erkner).
The Wolff troop unit is presumably identical
with a border training regiment in the Berlin
area. Wolff was last mentioned as the commander
of the 1st Border Regt Blankenfelde in April
1963, prior to the reorganization of the
Berlin Border Brig.
b) Swearing-in Ceremonies
Press Excerpt:
Conscripts of the Nat'dhausen Border Regt were sworn in on
13- November 1963. They will serve at the "State border"
after completion of their basic training (Soviet Zonepress).
omment. ,In accordance with DV-10/3, Annex II, soldiers have
to be sworn in two weeks after their induction
at the latest.
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8, SED Combat Groups (Home Defense)
aY Training
(1) An alert exercise was held in Guestrow (UV 1464)
on
19 November under the direction of the Volkspolizei-
kreisamt (Peoplets Police Kreis Office).
Beginning of the exercise: at 2145 hrs
German People's-Police,
Kreis Guestrow,
transport Police,
combat groups of Kreis
Guestrow,
fire brigade of Kreis
Guestrow,
Partici ating units:
At about 2200 hrs
Dress:
Course of ?the Exercise:
End of the Exercise:
additional combat groups
of Kreis Buetzow
mixed with transport police
and fire brigade arrived on
trucks
with field pack,steel helmet
and protective masks.
Small arms were issued by
the DVP after assembly of
the combat groups.
Subsequently, all approaches
to, Guestrow as well as all
bridges and peoplets-owned
plants in town were occupied.
at 1-130 hrs on 22 November 63,
following a siren signal
(B
Comment. The exercise points Up a typical employment
situation for combat groups in cooperation
with the DVP, the transport police and the
fire brigade. It is interesting to note
that the exercise was extended over an un-
usually long period of time and was not held
over a weekend as is customary.
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.(2) On 16 November 1963, an exercise was conducted in the
Prenzlau area by combat groups from the Templin area (B 3).
Comment. It is assumed that this was an exercise similar to
the one conducted in Guestrow on 19 November 1963,
b). New Activation
Before the end of 1963, a General Plant Protection 4Hundertschaftl
is to be activated in Iwl-Ludwigsfelde,; in addition to the
existing motorized rifle battalion (B 3),
Comment. The 1st Combat Group Bn of the district reserve is
carrier:1.in Iwl-Ludwigsfelde.
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I. So'tiet Union
Location
Air Trans ort Re iment OranienburE
In mid-November 1963, the following
observed at Oranienburg airfield:
- 40-50 large twin-engine aircraft
aircraft were
including some
with red numbers between 1 and 20 parked in the
northeastern section of the field and others with red
numbers between 65 and 80 in the southern section;
- 10-15 HARE (MI-1) and HOUND (MI-4) helicopters,
- 8-10 single-engine monoplanes.
The following observations were made south of
Wilhelminenhof:
- house
- 20-30
- about
Comment.
and assembly tent
trucks and sedans
5 helicopters all
with
nearby,
with white stripes. (B-3)
1. The"large twin-engine aircraft" are
CAMP (AN-8) type. Air Transport
Regiment Oranienburg is equipped with
30 CAMP aircraft (2 squadrons). If the
reported number of about 45 CAMP aircraft
is confirmed, it can be assumed that the
regiment has been fully equipped with
CAMP, each of the three squadrons with
15 CAMP. Previously, the aircraft numbers
were painted yellow. Provided that no
error in observation was made, it appears
possible that, after completed re-equipment,
the color was changed from yellow to red;
this requires confirmation.
2. The so-called Wilhelminenhof area includes
the airfield. The observed tents, trucks
and helicopters with white stripes might
indicate training activity by an u/i
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II,Soviet_Zone of_Occupation of Germany (Soviet_LIn21
1. Location
DesSau Airfield
In early Nov 1963, Dessau airfield was vacated.
No aircraft were observed and the quarters were
not occupied. The transfer to Dresden-Klotzsche
airfield was apparently completed. There was only
a guard detail at the airfield. (C-2)
Comment.
(See Weekly Report No, 45/63, Part D,
paragraph 11/2 b.)
The 17th Air Trans Wing and the assigned
17th Air Tech En transferred to Dresden-
Klotzsche airfield on 4 Nov 1963.
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2. Logistics
Lapply_12.22t tt Weisswasser
An NVA Air Force/Air Defense supply depot, which
had been established approximately one year earlier,
was observed in the former Hirch/Jahn glassworks
at Weisswasser, Muskauer road. Tires, spare parts,
and fuel for motor vehicles were stored there.
Time of observation: Oct/Nov 1963. (D-2)
Comment. The area-supplied by the depot
remains to be clarified.
It is, however, known for example, that
the first section of the 17th AA Rocket-
Regt (Altwarp) receives motor vehicle
spare parts from there.
f.12221aalI19_a
a. NVA Air Force Air Defense Radar Site South
of Kreuzebra
Plane table sheet 4627 UTM 3211 NB 877 881
On Angerberg (mountain, (NB 877 881), approximately
300 m south of Kreuzebra tcmn center, there is
a radar station with 2 radar sets, presumably
KNIFE REST. The operating personnel, consisting
of approximately 2 officers and 40 NCOs/EM
are billeted in 2 to 3 brick buildings (each
about 20 x 8 x 5 m), just north of the site.
A new 4-5-m-wie concrete road, built in 1962,
branches off from Kefferhausen road just south of
Kreuzebra and leads westward to the radar site.
Time'of observation: 1961 - October 1963. (F-3)
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According to other reports, the
construction work south of Kreuzebra
served for the establishment of an
airfield.
According to new information, however,
the installation is considered a radar
site but confirmation is still required.
It is not impossible that also a landing
field has been built south of the radar
site.
b. Ammunitioatast of Bautzen Airfield
Plane table sheet 4753/4853
The ammunition depot at VS 699 723 is located
on Schanzberg (mountain), approximately 1.5 km
east of the airfield and 300 m southwest of
Belgern.
Mainly "aircraft ammunition" is stored in the
area, which is approximately 300 x 300 m large,
covered by brushwood, surrounded with a double
fence, and permanently guarded by NVA Air Force
sentries.
Time of observation: 1961 - October 1963. (F-3)
Comment. It is very probable that the ammunition
depot belongs to Bautzen-Litten airfield,
which is occupied by the 2nd Flying
Training Wing.
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4. Civilian Air Tr_LEL2EIEL
Soviet Zone Airline "Interflug"
The Soviet Zone airline "Interflug" has resumed
sightseeing flights from Berlin-Schoenefeld
airport.
Porsons who want to participate in such flights
must book with the travel agencies or Interflug
agencies upon submission of their identification
cards three weeks before the alleged flying date.
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Time of observation early Nov 1963.
Comment.
The submission of the identification cards
presumably is required for checking the
applicants:
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II. Soviet Zone of Occupation of Germany
NVA/Navy
1. Training_ Aptlyi.IL
The moderate cruising and training activity was without
any special features.
The following units were on atrol duty in the Fehmarn-
Belt
25 to 291500 A November KRAKE-Class minelaying and.
mineswee-Iping vessel, 2t.No1226,
291500 to 300800 A November KRAKEClass minelaying and
minesweeping vessel, 1?t.No.224,
300800 A November to. 01 December KRAKE-Class minelaying
and minesweeping vessel, it.
No. 226. (B-2)
2. Observations at Sea.
HAI-Class subchaser, Pt..No.V-81, was observed at the
. following positions
261030 A November at 5424 N 1357 E
261,130 A November at 5430 N 1345 E. (C-3)-
Comment. The vessel belongs to the HAI-II-Class; the
pendant number is known.
3. Ship ijovements Outside Territorial haters
According to a Soviet Zone press announcement three
minelaying and minesweeping vessels, named POTSDAM,
ROSTOCK, and B=LIN, were engaged in a training trip
in the northern Baltic from 2 to 9 Se-otember 1963.
The formation visited the Reval and Riga ports. (press)
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G. Psychological Situation
(English version submitted in summary form only)
Soviet Bloc
Encroachments of Soviet Soldiers on the Soviet Zone Population
For some weeks (October/November 1963), part of the population
of the Soviet Zone of Occupation of Germany has been strongly
alarmed at the increasing encroachments on them by Soviet soldiers.
Soviet ZOne of Occupation of Germany (Soviet Zone)
Relations between border soldiers and the Soviet Zone population
living in the so-called "border security zone" around West Berlin
has considerably deteriorated since June 1963. The soldiers are
very depressed at the little contact they have with the population
living in this area.
Deactivation of Units For Reasomof Unreliability
In the 1st Border Brig Berlin, four section commanders are said
to have been dismissed and five border companies deactivated.
A reorganization along the lines of new security regulations was
allegedly carried out in the remaining units. Previously, the SED
and NVA had been dissatisfied with the reliability of the border
troops in Berlin because soldiers and civilians continued to
escape successfully to West Berlin despite all special measures
taken and despite the setting up of -a "border security zone".
It is interesting to note that by 18 October 1963, ,the same
number of soldiers had escaped to West Berlin as during the same
period in 1962. Since 18 October 1963, no soldier has crossed
over to West Berlin,
Psychological Situation in the Armed Forces
Discontent Among Discharged Conscripts
The first Soviet Zone conscripts, released in the fall of 1963,
are discontented because they cannot return to their old jobs
and are not assigned new jobs where they can make the same amount
of money.
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Weekly Summary
No. 50/63
Covering the Week Ending on 10 December 1963
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coming from Reesdorf, moving south and turning
into the Hof 7 Berlin autobahn - 35 ZIL-157s,
10 GAZ-51s, 1 GAZ-69, mainly radio and staff
cars .
Crossing the autobahn near.Raaben - 15 ZIL-150s
moving in a northwesterly direction. (C 3)
at Highway F-5/Highway F-107 intersection
traffic regulators.
On Highway F-107, coming from a southerly di-
rection - 25 to 30 motor vehicles, mainly ra-
dio carr, moving in the direction of Fritz-
walk. (F 3)
Comment. These observations are in connection
with the command post and signal exer-
cise of the Third Shock Army in the
Letzlinger Heide - Brandenburg - Per-
leberg area which was terminated on
3 December 1963 (see Weekly No. 49/63,
Cy II 2. b).
0) LLELPIL.1112AMIL
26 November on the Mellingen - Hermsdorfer Kreuz autobahn
- 14 BTR-152s occupied by soldiers and covered
with dirt, moving in a westerly direction.
In the wooded area northwest of Hermsdorfer
Kreuz - explosions: and muzzle flashes as well
as white and red signal flares. (F - 3)
28 November on the Hof - Berlin autobahn near Weikelsdorf
- three trucks carrying power sets moved in a
southerly direction. (F 3)
30 November
15 artbillery discharges were heard in the
Schoengeila (PB 9244) area. (F 3)
Comment. Exercise and training activity of
elms/57th Gds Mtz Rifle Div/Eighth
Gds Army. The activity did not exceed
regimental level and was confined to
local training grounds.
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a) Training at Local Trainin- Grounds and 12Elying_Lphools
12 November Halle - 50 soldiers practiced ?with five tanks
at the tank.Araining grounds. (C - 3)
16 November Potsdam -.one company of Soviet soldiers were
observed marching in the training area.
(F-3)
22 November seven driving school trucks coming from Magde-
burg moved in the direction of Gommern.
12 driving school trucks coming from Burg moved
in the direction of Magdeburg.
Several driving school:,convoys were observed
in and near Magdeburg. (several F - 3)
26, November ' Haile two cbmpanies..of...Soviet. soldiers, wore
obServnd conducting drill training, including
firing practice and field traiang. (C 3)
29 November Elstal - two march columns coming from the
driving school area and moving in the direction
of Highway F-5. (F 3)
Comment. These observationa are chaj?actaristic
of the recruit training usual at this
time of year.
b) Command Post and Signal Exercise of the Third Shock Army
29 November a tactical symbol - a yellow triangle - was
seen on a tree near Hummer (PE 6012). (F 3)
29 November on Highway F-5 near Heinrichsfelde - 11 GAZ-
69As, 3 GAZ-69s, 2 GAZ-51s, 2 ZIS-150s moving
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Summary Comment on Training (GSFG)
Training at local training grounds and driving schools in all
army areas cOntinued to be characteristic of the present stage
of the recruit training.
The command post and signal exercise of the Third Shock Army
(started on 28 November) in the Letzlinger Heide - Branden-
burg - Perleberg area was terminated on 3 December.
Exercises which did not exceed regimental level were conducted
from 26 to 30 November by elms/57th Gds Mtz Rifle Div/Eighth
Gds Army.
Sinue 3 December, elms/19th Mtz Rifle Div/Twentieth Gds Army
have been conducting joint exercises presumably with the 3rd
Engr Regt/Twentieth Gds Army in the Altengrabow 4 Elster Gal-
lin area.
Exercises and training conducted at regimental and reinforced
regimental level are quite usual at this time of year.
No exercises have so far been observed in Restricted Area
8/63.
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Soviet Zone of Gerilelly_LSoviet Zone).
1. Personnel Administration
The Swearin -in of Recruits
Press Exceut:
The AA and motorized rifle units of the Rostock garrisons were
lined up on the parade ground when the new conscripts were sworn
in on 9 December.
(Soviet Zonal
Press)
Comment. Confirms the sapposed date.
The units concerned are the 28th Mtz Rifle Regt and
the 8th AA Bn/8th Mtz Rifle Div.
Situation
a) Berlin Area
From 2 to 8 December 1963, there was generally no change in
the extent of supervisory measures. No more observations were
made of border briefings for border sCldiers not familiar with
the area (see Weekly No. 49/63, C2 III 3. a).
Along the D-Line around West Berlin, members of the border
brigades stepped up demolition work on apartment houses, and
again carried out a number of compulsory evacuations to im-
prove the field of fire as well as observation possibilities.
On 4 December, a working gang of 11 women was employed oppo-
site the West Berlin administrative district of Steglitz to
grade the sentinel path running along the far edge of the
first control strip ('death strip'). (several F - 3)
Comment. The border briefings, which, in connection with
pertinent news agency and press reports, suggested
that an extensive personnel reshuffle was going on
in the 1st Border Brigade were evidently confined
to the period from 25 November to 30 November 1963.
During this period, groups of 20 to 30 men under-
going border briefing were observed in 11 places
along the East Berlin sector boundary alone. These
observations are indicative of a large-scale per-
sonnel reshuffle.
Work for the further extension and improvement of
the 'border, area' continued according to schedule.
in the Berlin Area and on the D-Line
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Again, the 500 m-border area along the West Berlin
D.4Line was the main scene of compulsory evacuations
and demolition wotk.
The employment of women had not previously been no-
ticed in the Berlin area.
b) D-Line
The extent of observation and patrol duty during the period
under review (2 to 8 December) Was generally the same as be-
fore.
NVA/Border Troops work details were largely concentrated on
extending and improving the 'border communication networkl
and on maintaining the barriers and security installations.
They also built some more earth bunkers and observation to-
wers and set up small wire entanglements. The tree-felling
and clearing work performed was on a relatively small scale.
In the Elbe River sectionla small civilian group surveyed the
area. (several F - 3)-
Comment. Situation essentially unchanged.. The survey work
observed along the Elbe River would suggest that the
extension of the barricades in this -section has not
yet been concluded, or else, that modifications haVe
become necessary.
3. Location of the NVA Ground Forces
a) The 1st En 2nd Mtz Rifle Re t at Stahnsdorf (qu 7906)
(1) On 9 November 1963, the 1st Bn of the 2nd Mtz Rifle Regt/
First Mtz Rifle Div will be moved frem RUinenberg KaSet-
ne (No. 2286) at Potsdam to regimental headquarters at
Stahnsdorf. (B - 3)
(2) On 11 November 1963, an advance element of a tank unit
took over Ludendorff Kaserne (No. 4783) at Stahnsdorf.
(D - 3)
CoMment. It may be assumed that in the course of the
transfer of the NVA/Ground Forces officer
schooh to the Loebau - Zittau area the Stahns-
dorf (installation No. 4783) automotive engi-
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The vacated quarters have presumably been
occupied by the tank battalion of the 2nd
Mtz Rifle Regt so that the 1st Mtz Rifle Bn
could re-transfer to Stahnsdorf (installation
No. 4781).
b) 7th Ron Cci7th Tk Div at Dresden
In October 1963, the 7th Ron Co Frankenberg was moved to Dres-
den. (Des - 3)
Comment. No information to date as to which barracks in Dres-
den the 7th Ron Co occupies now.
c). Division Headquarters of the 7th Tk Div
In the course of October 1963, division headquarters of the
7th Tk Div moved from the Kaserne in Koenigsbruecker StraBe
(1323) to that in Dr. Kurt-Fischer-Allee (1321). (Des - 3)
Comment. The Dr. Kurt-Fischer-Allee quarters (installation
No. 1321) became available when they were vacated
by its former occupant, the artillery officer school,
in the course of the general transfer of officer
schools.
d) 16th Tk Regt at Grossenhain (US 9882)
(1) In October 1963, the 16th Tk Regt was transferred fro4
Loebau (VS 7661) to Grossenhain. (DUs - 3)
(2) At about the and of October 1963, the Kaserne at Grossen-
hain was occupied by anNVA tank unit after withdrawal of
the NVA tank school. (F - 3)
Comment. Confirmation of the transfer of the 16th Tk Regt
from Loebau to Grossenhain into the former quarters
of the tank officer school (see Weekly No. 44/63,
C2 II, 4. a (2)).
e) Artyjegt at
In October 1963, the 7th Arty Regt/7th Tk Div was transferred
from Zittau (VS 8638) to Frankenberg. (Des - 3)
Comment. Further reference to the transfer of the 7th Arty
Regt from Zittau to Frankenberg into the barracks
vacated by the (transferred) 2nd officer school for
Mtz Rifle commanders (see Weekly No. 38/63, C, III,
4. b (a + b)).
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f) Transfer of the Officer schools
(1) Tank Officer School
On 24 October 1963, the tank officer school was trans-
ferred from Grossenhain (US 9882) to Loebau (VS 7661)
(see Weekly No. 37/63, C, 111, 4. a). (F 3)
(2) Engineer Officer School
a) The engineer officer school was transferred from
Dessau (UT 1146) to Zittau (US 8638) (see Weekly
No. 38/63, CI III, 4. a and 48/63, C, II, 2.).
b) The quarters of the engineer school at Dessau were
(3)
(4)
(5)
vacated.
(C - 3)
2nd Officer School for Htz Rifle Commanders
a) In October 1963, the officer school then at Franken-
berg (US 6242). was transferred to Loebau. (Des - 3)
b) From early to mid November 1963, the officer school
at Frankenberg was transferred to a u/i garrison.
(F 3)
AlIs=b1,1-0 Engineering School for Officers (Kfz. Techn.
Offiziersr121211121_
The school stationed in Ludendorff Kaserne at Stahnsdorf
(UU 7906) will be dissolved. (D - 3)
Officer School for Rear Services
a) The former quarters of the 16th Tk Regt at Loebau
are occupied by an officer school which had previous-
ly been stationed at Erfurt.
(F 3)
b) The NITA school on the Petersberg at Erfurt is to be
dissolved. No information has been received to date
on the further utilization of the buildings. (B/F - 3)
(6) Li_mal_2fficer School
In October 1963, the signal oPficer school vacated Doe-
beln (US 6865); several teachers of the school also left
Doebeln together with their families. (F 3)
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Artillery Officer School
In October 1963, the artillery officer school will be
transferred from Dresden to Zittau. (Des - 3)
(8) Central Officer Schools of the NVA at Loebau and Plauen
(TR 9797)
Press exceryti:
On 2 December 1963, two new central officer schools of
the NVA wore inaugurated at Plauen and Loebau.
The Minister for National Defense, Army General Hoffmann,
was present at the Loebau ceremony. The Combined Command
of the Armed Forces of the Wat7aw Pact States was repre-
sented by General Kurassov. Commander of the school is
Colonel Gotthilf. (adn, dpa)
Comment. As has b6en repeatedly reported, the officer
schools of the NVA were reorganized in the fall
of 1963. Under the new organization, the schools
for individual branches of service have been re-
pladed by Central Schools for each service plus
a central school for the NVA/Border Troops.
The schools referred to are
- the Central School for the NVA/Ground Forces,
at Loebau,
- the Central School for the NVA/Border Troops,
at Plauen (see Weekly No. 50/63, C, II, 6. a
(2) (a)).
While the Centrall School of the MVA/Border Troops
serves Plauen garrison only, some further garri-
sons, among them Zittau, belong to the NVA/Ground
Forces 'school combine'. The reason for this re-
organization is the Qf fort to centralize and ra-
tionalize the school system and the teactiing
staff.
4. Training_ of the NVA/Ground Forces
a) Regular Training
(1) On 15 November, much drill training was going on in the
barracks yard of the former Flak-Kaserne at Gotha (in-
stallation No. 8182).
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Comment. Recruit training of the 4th Tk Regt quartered
in those barracks.
(2) On 21 November, an NVA convoy of 5 BTR-152s was observed
on national Highway No. 100 moving from Halle in the direct-
ion of the autobahn. (B 3)
Comment. Marching exercise of a motorized rifle company,
possibly a recruit training unit.
(3)
On 21 November, an NVA unit with field pack was observed
in the northeriquarter of Leipzig.
(C - 3)
Comment. Marching exercise as part of the recruit train-
ing program.
General Comment on Training
The four-week recruit training (basic training) period, which
came to a close at the and og November, ran on schedule ? with-
out any special occurrences. The program included the familia-
rization of recruits with the rules and discipline of military
life, of drill exercises, weapons handling instructions, firing,
alert and marching exercises. The transititvit.. to individual train-
ing, act in in early December when the recruits were integrated .
into the regular training programs of their units. This new
phase covers initiation of the recruits to the special fanctions
which they are to perform once incorporated into their cadre
units, while, at the same time, the older soldiers receive
training towards the more difficult functions which they have
been taking on after the discharge of the soldiers who recent-?
ly completed their term of service.
Composition of a typical 1. NC0/6EM gun crew:
? 1 gun pointer, 3rd half-year term) inter-
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K
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b) .glanaJ Train:14a
Since mid-October, there have been NVA radio posts within a
radius of 3 to 5 km around Wensickendorf (UU 9047). On 26 No-
vember, 5 11-6 radio vehicles were seen complete with trailers
and generators. The radio vehicles had antennas with 3 to 4
braces extended. (B 3)
Comment. The area concerned is inside the 0rani4nburg garri-
son training grounds. The radio vehicles have been
stationed in the trAining area over an exceptionally
long period. They may constitute a permanent training
installation of either the 1st Mtz Rifle Regt or the
1st Arty Regt (both stationed at Oranienburg) for
signal personnel training under simulated combat con-
ditions.
The designation fType H-61 may be a mistake; the ve-
hicles may be ZIS-150s. A modified version of this
type is in use in the NVA/Ground Forces as a radio
vehicle.
0) Rifle Practice
Press Exce=t:
Five comrades of the Ungrad company have been decorated with
the rifler0-cord (ISchuetzenschnur?). From the very first day
of individual training their definite objective was to quali-
fy for the riflersi cord. They have worked hard toward their
award. New regulations were issued for the 1963/64 training
year concerning the riflers1 cord. (Soviet Zonal press)
Comment. Special attention is attributed to rifle training
in the training programs of all NVA branches.
For new riflers1 cord award regulations, see Annex
1 ( in German).
5. Personnel Data
The post of commander of the NVA/Ground Forces Officer School at
Loebau is held by Col Gotthilf (Soviet Zonal radio).
Comment. Prior to this assignment, Col Leopold Gotthilf was com-
mander of the 1st Mtz Rifle Div at Potsdam.
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His career:
1940-45
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Soldier of the former German 'Wehrmachtl;
his last rank was that of sergeant.
in 1945 taken prisoner of war by the Soviets;
1949-50 Saratow military academy;
1950-54 lieutenant colonel; head of the People's Po-
lice infantry school at Erfurt;
1954-56 one of ?the deputy heads of the KVP (Kasernier-.
te Volkspolizei = Caserned People's. Police)
military academy at Dresden; .
1957-59 ? training course at the Voroshilov military aca-
demy at Moscow;
Jan 1960 promoted to the rank of colonel and appointed
commander of the 1st Mtz. Rifle Div at Pots-
dam.
At the Berlin May-Day parades in 1962 and 1963, Gotthilf
commanded the motorized rifle units.
orsonalbackround:
Born 19. 6. 1918; married; 1 son, born 1951;
elementary scho61 education; good command of
the Russian language; SED member.
2m2ILLLTIELLIalan:
Enthusiastic soldier. Is considered a capable
military expert.
6. Border and Security Troops
a) NVA/Border Troops
(1) Training
A group leader of the 2nd platoon (NCO) was detached to
the Eggesin area for 2 months of flying and parachuting
training, supposedly toward an assignment in the border
security or reconnnaissance troops, (Des - 3)
Comment. There is no previous information at hand on
training assignments of this kind for members
?of the NVA/Ground Forces.
(2) Location
(a)
Central School of the NVA/Border Tr.222f
Press Exc-)rpt:
On 2 December 1963, the 'Central School of the NITA/
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Border Troops? was inaugunated in Plauen.
The commander of this school is Major General Gart-
mann. Among the guests at the opening ceremony were:
Major General Peter, Chief of the NVA/Ground Forces,
and the Berlin City Commandant, Major General Poppe.
(adn, dpa)
Comment. Presumably the school is a combine composed
of several schools or training establish-
ments of the Border Troops (e.g. Plauen,
Gloewen, Loecknitz), the purpose of school
pooling being coordination of the school
system.
In future, this new school will also cover
the training of NVA/Border Troops officers
which until recently was conducted in the
NVA/Ground Forces officer schools.
Major General Gartmann previously was comman-
der of the 2nd officer school for litz Rifle
commanders at Frankenberg. Further data:
1950
1953-55
1955
from 1.
Nov 56?
State Security Service Chief at
Brandenburg;
Major General, Chief of the Border
Police;
Deputy Undersecretary of State
for State Security;
Chief of the newly established
Main Administration of Interior
Security (HVIS = Hauptverwaltung
fur Staatssicherheit) in the Mi-
nistry of Internal Security. lh
late 1956/early 1957,HVIS was placed
under the control of the Ministry
of the Interior (Md1).
from Marchafter dissolution of the HVIS:
1957
Feb 1959
Mar 1960
early 61
military advisor of the Mdl
military attache to Moscow
called back
commander of the Frarikonberg
officer school, which in May 1962
was renamed '2nd Officer School
for Mtz Rifle Commanders.'
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Born at Waldheim on 24 December 1906,
married, zoo attendant;
1930 - 1933: imprisoned for 2 years as a
Communist functionary;
Internationah Brigade in Spain;
1939 in the Dachau concentration camp;
Member of the KPD (Kommunistische Partei
DeWtschlands = Communist Party of Germany)
/SED (Sozialistische Einheitspartei Deutsch-
lands = Socialist Unity Party of Germany);
General impression
Intelligent facial expression, speaks with
composure and emphasis, very self-confi-
dent. Efficient officer, highly respected
by the officer candidates.
.(b) Central Medical School
(i) In 1961, the Ministry of the Interior opebed
a Training Center in the former Wili&tr4.1 pa-
lace, a hunting retreat near Schwerin. In this
school, officers and EM of the alert police and
the border police were trailwd to become medi-
cal assistants (18 months), male nurses (12
months), or hospital orderlies (4 months).
In JUly 1962, of the trainees attending 50 were
medical assistants, 40 male nurses and 30 hospi-
tal orderlies.
The commander of the school was Medizinalrat
(public health officer) and Col in the Medical
Service Dr. Thurm. (Des-3/Dec)
(2) .In September 1962, a VP (People. b Police)
doctors training school was held at the
grad hunting retreat near Schwerin. It was
directed by a police physician in the rank
of a colonel. (F
Comment. It is assumed that the school is a
successor to the medial training col-
lege at Untermassenfeld, last mention-
ed in August 1960.
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Logistics
Supply Depot
On 27 November 1963, the Quitzow fuel dump was
enlarged by one row of barrels. (C 3)
Comment. The report presumably refers to a
fuel dump of the 3rd Border Brigade
(Perleberg), which was first identi-
fied in March 1963.
In Febryary 1963, the NVA/Border Troops establish-
ed a supply depot on the premises of a former
school at Schoencledk/Elbe. The depot stores
engineer and chemical equipment as well as
clothing. (Des - 3)
Comment. This NVA/Border Troops depot was not
known priot to this report. The bri-
gade supply depot of the 7th Border
Brigade is carried at Regenstein
(PC 354 424).
b) German People's Police
56 ABVs (Abschnittsbevollmdchtigte = police officers each of
whom is competent for one particular geographical section)',
who, since 1 April 1962, had been attending a combined training
course, successfully concluded their studies just recently
and were promoted to the rank of second lieutenant. The young-
est graduate was 25, the oldest 53 years of age.
(Soviet Zonal press)
Comment. 'Combined training courses' are composed of a cor-
respondence course (1st part) and a subsequent train-
ing course at the school itself (end part). It is
wotth noting that officer training courses are held
not only at the Ascherleben 1Mittlere Polizeischulel
(MPS = medium-level police school) but also in the
lbezirkl schools of the lbezirkl authorities (BDVP).
The difference in trainees' ages is another,note-
worthy fact.
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7. SED Industrial Combat Groups (Home Guards)
Alarms
On 22 November 1963, at about 20.00 hrs, alert ordemwere
issued to the combat groups, the German Red Cross units and the
fire brigades in a ILandkreisl (rural county) near East Berlin.
All armed organs of the Ministry of the Interior were also alerted.
By 23.00 hrs all important points were occupied. The alert lasted
until noon of 23 November 1963. (B - 3)
Comment, The alert measures are presumably connected with the
assassination of US President Kennedy,
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I. Soviet Union
Combat Effectiveness
1. Ftr Bmr Regt_Grossenhain
a. In mid-November 1963, there was intensive
air activity at Grossenhain airfield despite
bad weather. Supersonic aircraft flew at
high altitudes using drag parachutes for
landing.
b. The supersonic flights caused the breaking
of a number of window panes in several town
ft3ctors of Grossenhain. Numerous protests ,
were made by local residents. During instruction
meetings for VEB personnel it was explained
that progress requires certain sacrificies.
These "flight demonstrations" definitely
prove the superiority of the Soviet Air
Force. (P-2)
Comment.
Ad a. Two squadrons of Ftr Bmr
Regt Grossenhain have been
re-equipped with FITTER (ZU-?)
aircraft. The observed super-
sonic flights in bad weather
indicate that a good training
status has been reached and
that the employment of FITTER
as day fighters at high
altitudes is being practiced.
Equipped with 2 ATOLL air-
to-air missiles and 2 auxiliary
fuel tanks the FITTER is
able to reach a speed of
2.1 Mach at the most favorable
flight altitude of 11,500 m.
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Ad 1. Other reports indicate
that regardless of the
'population supersonic
flights are also made at
other airfields which are
occilpied by high?performance
aircraft.
2. Radar Equipment in the Sotiet SAM Site Near
Gardelegen
(plane table sheet 3434)
In late October 1963, a FAN SONG C was
observed in the Soviet SAM site at 32 U PD
651 236. (0-2)
Comment. This report confirms the presence
of a FAN SONG set at Gardelegen
SAM site.
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II. Soviet Zone-ofOccu Cermany (Soviet
Location
Dresden-Klotzsche Airfield
On 23 November 19639 5 FRESCO (MIG-17) and 9
CRATE (IL-14) were parked in the parking area of
Dresden-Klotzsche airfield. (C-3)
Comment,
The observed FRESCO aircraft are probably
under repair in the Dresden-Klotzsche
repair hangar.
The CRATE aircraft belong to the 17th
Air Trans Wing which transferred from
Dessau to-Dresden-Klotzsche in early
November 1963. It is noteworthy that no
COLT (AN-2) were parked at the airfield
although 12 COLT belong to the air trans-
port wing in addition to the 13 CRATE. The
whereabeuts of these aircraft remains to
be clarified.
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II. Soviet Zone of _22.212yation of Germanz
NVALLIEL
1. ..T.Lalalng_LflIlLy
During the period under review NVA/Navy activity con-
centrated on the surveillance of the off-shore region
and the swept channels. Otherwise, the activity was
moderate.
The following vessels were on patrol duty in the Feh-
marn-Belt:
1 to 3 December (afternoon) KRAKE-Class minelaying and
minesweeping vessel, PtNo.2261
3 (afternoon) to 051000 A December
KRAKE-Class minelaving and ,
minesweeping vessel, Pt.No.2249
051000 A December to 062000 A December
KRAKE-Class nine laying and
minesweeping vessel, Pt.No.226,
7/8. December no patrol activity observed
in the Fehmarn-Belt. (B-2)
2. Observations at Sea
On 021030 A December, the following vessels were noted
in the Greifswald Bodden:
1. 2 boats, including Pt.No.G-63, heading for Ruden Island,
2. 2 boats, Pt.Nos. G-14, G-16, at work on the fair-
way buoys near Ruden Island,
3. 2 boats, Pt.Nos. V-07, V-10. (B-3)
Comment. To 1. KS-II-Class unit of the Border Brigade
Coast.
To 2. Boats of the Border Brigade Coast with
new Ft ,Nos. Presumably TUEMMLER/DEL-
PHIN-Class.
To 3, The Pt.Nos. have not been known up to
now. Presumably 11115-Class motor
torpedo boats.
On 051400 A December, HABICHT-Class vessel, Pt.No.R-21,
was observed at position 5428 N .1133 E. (B-2)
Comment. HABICHT, Pt.No.R-21, is a rescue and hospital
ship of the NVA/Navy.
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According to recent information the armament system of the
types HAI-I and HAI-II is identical (cf. Weekly Report
No. 33/63,and 45/63).
Both types have the following armament
?
4 ASW rocket launchers RBU-1200 (Soviet MBU-1800) on the
forecastle,
one 57-mm twin AA (turret) on the quarter deck,
? ,
one 25-mm twin AA (automatic weapon, superimposed tubes)
each on the fore and the after body. (B-2)
4. Civilian Crews Aboard Auxiliary Vessels
For some time (the exact date cannot be fixed) at least
part of the NVA/Navy fleet of auxiliary vessels has
civilian crews largely composed of former NVA/Navy mem-
bers. Exceptions the commander, the radio operator, and
the signalman who are soldiers. (7-3)
Comment The manning of auxiliary vessels of the NVA/Navy
with a major part of civilian personnel is
possibly due to a lack of soldiers.
The crew of tanker, 2t.No.C-21, is com-poped of 12 men.
Since September 1962 the civilian crew of this tanker
has been Wearing a service uniform suplied by the lin/
Navy. It consists of navy-blue trousers and a jacket re-
sembling those of the YVA/Navy chief petty officers
(Meister) but:fithout shoulder straps.
Cam Up to the rank of quartermaster (Steuermann) the ser-
vice cap of. .the NVA/Navy chief petty officers is worn,
quartermasters and machinists wear the NVA/Navy of-
ficer's cap with a small golden stripe on the visor.
Insignia of rank Men have no insignia, petty officers
2nd Cl. a golden 7 mm broad stripe around the sleeve.
1st and 2nd machinist have two stripes around the
sleeve and the quartermaster several according to the
certificate.
No specialist's insignia are worn. The work uniform of the
crew is the same as that of the NVA/Navy.
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5. Refueling at Sea
For refueling at sea the tanker usually comes alongside
from astern. The fueling is mostly done while the ships
ride at anchor, rarely at low speed ahead. The maneuver
fueling in tow" has been planned but was never carried
out by tanker C-21. (F-3)
6. Decommissioning of a Naval Vessel
According to an unconfirmed information SCHWALM-Class
sweeping pinnace, former Ft.No. 422, which suffered a ,
collision damage off Gedser in the spring of 19639 is
allegedly lying in the 7arnow shipyard, Warnemuende,
for wrecking, (F-6)
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G.f-J:choloGical_Situation
(EnLlisn V.. 551011 submitted in summary form only)
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Soviet Sone of Occupation oi trOT112,-.0j (Soviet L,one)
ro.choloical Situation in the Berlin Area
In -JThvember 196D a COCYCC was issued in East Berlin providinL
that all wounde( u'ees, includinp those with perilous wounds,
must not be hos)italized in an hosPital other than the so-calleC
police hospital.
chola,,ical Situation in the Ary
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compare(' with the lon term personnel, the NITA conscripts
re(;ard theselves as beini; in an inferior position, since they
are oibite1 from brihwin their priv;:te cars with them to the
place where the: are stationed. Only CurinL their holidays they
are allowed to use them.
An 'IdeoloLical Commissionu .is attached to i!VA Political jain
Administration, wnic, analoLous to the reorcaniation of the
Socialist "unity 2arty (L)L0), was founded after; the SI) ,s sixth
party conference. i..is corAr:lission, which, apart from other functions,
is responsible for education, art, and literature, is another
adCitional institution desiLned to step up the politicaaly orien-
tated ideoloLical activity in the 111y.
In 196:), "Conmissions for Socialist Defense -ECucation" were foundei::
in all Cistricts anC sub-districts of the Soviet .one in order to
raise the defense readiness of the population, prepare the future-
conscripts for their fin service an pain lenL torn nersonnel
fron amon ranL:s. It is one of the COiscion81 aiDS
es-90Ciaal:" to promote defense education at the colloL;cs, in the
f'reie Petit 50110 JuLend (free German Youth) and in the Gesell-
schaft tILl Sport und 'J!echni (Association for Sports and Yechnoloy).
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