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The German Army (Wehrmacht Heer) was well known for its discipline, contrary to general belief; soldiers were heavily punished for bad behavior. Born out of the cradle of Prussian leadership, ones honor was never to be tarnished by bad behavior, either on the battlefield or out in the town.

A good example was during the occupation of France, contrary to general belief records show that soldiers were greeted with open arms, did not carry weapons while on leave or pass, and even the occupied government was surprised by the discipline of the soldiers. It was not until the French Resistance, supplied and paid by the Allied Forces that soldiers carried weapons and harassment from the population was initiated.

Each member was expected to behave by a code of conduct, one that was strictly enforced not by the General Staff or Officer Corps, but by all. Therefore we expect our members to abide by the same strict rules of conduct.

Remember, those with their own personal agendas are just waiting for the opportunity to tarnish what we do and who we represent. This is especially important during public events when the eyes of the world are upon us. To simply follow these rules would bring credit upon yourself and the memories we attempt to honor.
Blue Division Never discuss political subjects; it is not the place or time for such subjects. Keep in mind members of the Wehrmacht Heer were not allowed to be members of the party.
Division Azul Never use profane language.
DRK Wear the uniform with pride; remember you are representing an Army that was second to none.
German Red Cross Do not invest time in arguments; the views of others should be respected. Some minds can not be enlightened.
Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Refrain from the use of Alcohol or Tobacco products while in uniform and in public. The medical experts of the time had already identified these products as harmful to your health.
WW-II Spanish Soldiers Spend time in developing your persona, it will bring honor to the person you have selected and a base knowledge.
Soldados Segunda Guerra Mundial Refrain from religious arguments; inform the visitors that most Germans of the time were either Catholic or Lutheran or Gottglaubig (a belief in god without an organized church). Invite them to see our Chapel, they won't have any questions after the visit.
Spanish Volunteers Always wear your headgear while outdoors.
Wehrmacht Always thank visitors who pay compliments for our display or your appearance, tip your hat in front of women and be kind to elders.
Espana When speaking to Veterans, be tactful, and always respect their decision not to relay their stories, address them by using the term Herr and thank them for their service.
Soldaten Admit when you don't know the answer, and be ready to find it.
Ostfront When taking pictures, always ask permission, it is polite and professional.

Rendering Honours

While in uniform, soldiers were required to pay respects and compliments to:
Waffen-SS The Fuhrer.
Infanteire Superior of all Armed Forces, foreign and domestic, including retired personnel.
Eastern Front Superiors in civilian clothing that were recognized by the soldier.
German Army High Ranking Civilian Officials.
Nazi Germany Flags and Standards.
World War II War Memorials with Honour Guards.

Three methods were used at the time:
The Fuhrer Passing a superior or object while at Attention.
Sieg Heil Coming to the position of Attention while stationary and facing the superior, accompanied by the clicking of the heels.
National Socialist Party Coming to the position of Attention while seated and facing the superior.

There were also three styles of salute;
Third Reich The traditional Hand Salute; done with the right hand. The hand is brought up to the brim of the hat, palm slightly forward. The arm extended outwards, elbow at a 45 angle. Used only while in uniform.
Hail Victory The second salute is the German Greeting, by 1944 the traditional salute was replaced by this salute, however both were used widely. It was used as a show of loyalty to The Fuhrer surviving the assassination attempt. This was not a salute invented either by Prussian, Imperial of Third Reich periods. It was actually a salute used in ancient armies before the time of Christ. The words "Sieg Heil" (Hail Victory) was common with this salute.

The third salute is actually a rifle drill also called presenting arms, you will learn this while at the unit.

Contrary to other military services, the German Army was almost parental; it was the superior and not the subordinate that usually initiated military courtesies. Also under National Socialist ideology all men were created equal and at times the term "Herr" would not be used, the military rank or title would be used instead.