General
warnord
What does warnord mean?
'Warning Order' — a preliminary notice of an order or action to follow, giving subordinates time to begin preparation before the full operations order is issued.
""WARNORD: expect a movement mission within seventy-two hours.""
Origin
US Army/Marine Corps doctrinal abbreviation of 'warning order'.
Frequently asked questions
What does WARNORD mean?
WARNORD stands for 'Warning Order' — a preliminary notice of an order to follow, giving subordinates time to prepare before the full operations order is issued.
Why is a WARNORD issued?
It gives units advance notice so they can start planning and preparation early, as in 'WARNORD: expect a movement mission within seventy-two hours'.
Is WARNORD ever written as WARNO?
Yes. WARNO is a common shorter form of the same 'warning order' term.
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