What kind of conduct would prove that one was willing and fit to serve the German people and the third Reich?

Answer 1

In the context of Germany in World War II, the kind of conduct that would prove one's willingness (and perhaps also ability) to serve the German people and the Third Reich changed during the course of the war. Initially, it was often enough simply to volunteer for service and then to pass a medical examination. Later, it was necessary to take an oath of personal loyalty to Hitler, to utilize the 'Heil' salute (with a raised arm and open palm) rather than the traditional military salute, and to be willing to sacrifice one's own life without question when ordered to do so.