Rolf Carls planned the operation with submarine support wherever possible, though U-boats were to remain in their normal positions. Lütjens appealed to Raeder and others against the limited sortie. Raeder later praised his frankness and described their meeting as ending in complete understanding, while acknowledging that Lütjens was not entirely convinced. An order to proceed did not establish that the admiral's objections had been resolved.
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Raeder ordered Rheinübung despite Lütjens's objections
Submarine support remained limited, and Raeder's order settled the decision to sail without persuading Lütjens that the operation was sound.