According to Otto Ohlendorf at his trial, "the Einsatzgruppen had the mission to protect the rear of the troops by killing the Jews, gypsies, Communist functionaries, active Communists, and all persons who would endanger the security."
Menurut Otto Ohlendorf di persidangannya, "Einsatzgruppen memiliki misi untuk melindungi garis belakang pasukan dengan membunuh orang-orang Yahudi, Gipsi, fungsionaris komunis, komunis aktif, dan semua orang yang akan membahayakan keamanan."