In the case of Peter Fechter, local US soldiers stated that they were not allowed to cross border and enter East Berlin, although this was permitted to Allied military personnel when uniforms are worn.
Dalam kasus Peter Fechter, para prajurit AS lokal menyatakan bahwa mereka tak boleh melintasi perbatasan dan masuk Berlin Timur, meskipun ini diijinkan kepada personil militer Sekutu saat seragam dikenakan.