By 1940 the Abnahme consisted of 25,000 personnel in five departments in 16 inspection areas, augmented by specially selected plant personnel who were assigned to assist the Waffenamt inspectors in each manufacturing facility.
In 1940, the Abnahme had expanded to encompass 25,000 staff members working across five departments and 16 inspection areas. Furthermore, specialized factory workers were brought in to collaborate with Waffenamt examiners at individual production plants.