proper noun

Abbreviation: Wa Prüf

department for development and testing

The office under Heeres-Waffenamt responsible for the development of weapons. A total of 12 departments existed, each with their own area of responsibility:

  • Wa Prüf 1: Ballistics and ammunition
  • Wa Prüf 2: Infantry
  • Wa Prüf 3: Construction
  • Wa Prüf 4: Artillery
  • Wa Prüf 5: Engineering and fortifications
  • Wa Prüf 6: Motorization
  • Wa Prüf 7: Signals
  • Wa Prüf 8: Optics, measuring, and army weather services
  • Wa Prüf 9: Gas protection
  • Wa Prüf 10: Anti-aircraft
  • Wa Prüf 11: Special devices
  • Wa Prüf 12: Shooting ranges

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