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,
,
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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