A general order, in
military
A military, also known collectively as armed forces, is a heavily armed, highly organized force primarily intended for warfare. Militaries are typically authorized and maintained by a sovereign state, with their members identifiable by a d ...
and paramilitary organizations, is a published
directive, originated by a commander and binding upon all personnel under his or her command.
Its purpose is to enforce a policy or procedure
that is not otherwise addressed in applicable service regulations,
military law,
or
public law
Public law is the part of law that governs relations and affairs between legal persons and a government, between different institutions within a state, between different branches of governments, as well as relationships between persons that ...
.
See also
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General Orders for Sentries
References
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Military law
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