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The SS was shortened from "Schutzstaffel" (Protection Squad/group) from when they were formed as Hitler's personal guard. There was a group in the SS called the "Schutzhaftstaffel" (protective custody squad/group). Protective Custody as provided by this group was basically being thrown into a concentration camp. As least, this is my understanding of the words "Schutzstaffel" and "Schutzhaftstaffel".