 Misch was transferred to the FBK in early May 1940 . As a junior member of Hitler 's permanent bodyguard , Misch travelled with Hitler throughout the war . When not serving as bodyguards , Misch and the others in the unit served as telephone operators , couriers , orderlies , valets , and waiters . When on duty , the FBK members were the only armed men Hitler allowed to be near him . They never had to surrender their weapon and were never searched when they were with Hitler . It did cause Misch some concern that they were armed only with Walther PPK 7 @.@ 65 pistols . 
