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  • I believe it‘s even more strict than that (insert obligatory I am not a lawyer here).

    For military commands, German soldiers must not obey orders that would constitute a criminal offense (§11(2) SG). Outside of that, the respective laws for civil servants are applicable (§11(3) SG). These laws, specifically §63 BBG, contain an obligation to object to illegal orders (Remonstrationspflicht). If a civil servant doesn‘t object, they are personally responsible for their actions.

    So it‘s not just an option to object to unlawful orders, it‘s an obligation.