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A general order, in military and paramilitary organizations, is a published directive, originated by a commander and binding upon all personnel under his or her command.^[1]^[2] Its purpose is to enforce a policy or procedure^[1]^[2] that is not otherwise addressed in applicable service regulations,^[1] military law,^[2] or public law.^{[citation needed]}

See also

General Orders for Sentries

References

^ ^a ^b ^c "Orders: General Orders, Special Orders, Bulletins, and Circulars, 6th Edition" (PDF). United States Army Adjutant General School. March 26, 1943. p. 7(13). Archived (PDF) from the original on April 27, 2025. Retrieved April 27, 2025 – via University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms" (PDF). US Department of Defense. June 9, 2004. p. 218(255). Archived (PDF) from the original on January 16, 2020.

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