The Superior Answers for His Orders

Section 10 of the German Soldiers’ Act, the Soldatengesetz, sets out the duties of a superior. Er hat die Pflicht zur Dienstaufsicht und ist für die Disziplin seiner Untergebenen verantwortlich. He has a duty of supervision and is responsible for the discipline of his subordinates. Later in the section, the law adds one short sentence: Er trägt für seine Befehle die Verantwortung. He bears the responsibility for his orders.

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