“We demand the abolition of the mercenary troops and formation of a National Army.” (1708-PS)
The official Party Program declares on its face that:
“The program is the political foundation of the NSDAP and accordingly the primary political law of the State * * *
“All legal precepts are to be applied in the spirit of the Party Program.
“Since the taking over of control, the Fuehrer has succeeded in the realization of the essential portions of the Party Program from the fundamentals to the details.
“The Party Program of the NSDAP was proclaimed on 24 February 1920 by Adolf Hitler at the first large Party gathering in Munich and since that day has remained unaltered * * * The National Socialist philosophy is summarized in 25 points.” (1708-PS)
As previously stated, the Party Program was binding upon the Political Leaders of the Leadership Corps, and they were under a duty to support and carry out that Program. As the Party Manual puts it:
“The Commandments of the National Socialists:
“The Fuehrer is always right * * *.
“The Program be your dogma.