.  Major inhabited locales should be prepared for defense, regardless of their remove from the front line.  0. The responsibility for securing the boundaries with neighboring fronts is as before.  0. Simultaneously with the construction of defensive lines, begin schedule exercises in all the front's formations and units in combat training and putting together units and elements, paying special attention to the offensive battle as applicable to the front's circumstances.  0. In all other matters be guided by Stavka directive on defense, no. 000000, of 00 August 0000.  0. Report on orders issued.  Stavka of the Supreme High Command  I. Stalin  A. Antonov  ### 0. Directive of the Stavka VGK No. 000000. To the Stavka Representative and the Commander of the 