It is not yet definitely established how much can be allotted for the next fiscal year 1939/40 in the form of cash and delivery scrips. At present, the branches of the Armed Forces cannot expect greater quotas than the following:
5.2 billion RM for the Army
1.4 billion RM for the Navy
4.9 billion RM for the Air Force
signed: Keitel
W H
58 a 40 38 g K
1157/38 g K
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for information
[illegible signature]
to
the Chief of the Air Force
the Chief of the W Stb
Chief of the War Industry Staff Adjutant
1 March 1939
Draft
To the adjutant's office of General Field Marshal Goering.
On behalf of Brig. Gen. Thomas I request an appointment for a conference for the general before the departure of the General Field Marshal on following urgent subjects:
1. The branches of the Armed Forces—particularly the Navy—submitted requests for additional amounts of non-ferrous metals and of steel. General Thomas requests instructions what attitude he should take in regard to this question during the absence of the General Field Marshal.
2. The General Field Marshal has to make decisions in 2 matters concerning foreign policy.
[signature illegible]
Captain.
TRANSLATION OF DOCUMENT 1316-PS