b. Britain has been arming for 9 months. Launchings not for 2 years.
c. Out of date air force equipment.
6. No general staff conferences of the various branches of the Armed Forces. Would have to retract permission to the Army. Only through Supreme Command. Very important that actual intentions be kept secret.
7. Arming progressing too slowly: Guns not only for constituted units, but also in reserve for replacement. Fortifications. Range of guns.
8. Replacement of officers doubtful.
Schm
[Major Schmundt's writing and initialled by him]
[ITEM 2] [Typed notes]
S.O. Only
Berlin, 22 April 1938
BASES OF THE DISSERTATION ON "GRUEN"