A standing order, in military organizations, is a published directive, originated by a commander and binding upon all personnel under his command. Its purpose is to enforce a policy or procedure unique to the unit's situation that is not otherwise addressed in applicable service regulations, such as the UCMJ.

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A general order has the force of law; it is an offence punishable by court martial or lesser military court to disobey one. 

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SECTION 1 – GENERAL ORDERS

1. Standing Orders are to be understood by all members of the unit

2. On joining the unit, all Soldiers are to be made aware of Standing Orders and acknowledgement is assumed upon assignment to a Platoon Squad

3. Failure to comply with Standing Orders can result in disciplinary action being taken in accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice 

4. All members must comply with with Uniform Code of Military Justice 

5. The Squad Commander is responsible for ensuring that all new members of the squad understand and acknowledge the Standing Orders.

6. The Company Commander or his/her appointee is responsible for the maintenance of the Standing Orders

7. All ranks are responsible for ensuring they are complied with by themselves and others

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SECTION 2 – RANK STRUCTURE (PLATOON LEVEL)

1. Enlisted

   1. Recruit (RCT)

   2. Private (PVT)

   3. Private First Class (PFC)

   4. Specialist (SPC)

   5. Corporal (CPL)

   6. Sergeant (SGT)

   7. Staff Sergeant (SSGT)

   8. Sergeant First Class (SFC)

2. Commissioned

   1. 2nd Lieutenant (2LT)

   2. 1st Lieutenant (1LT)

   3. Captain (CAPT)

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SECTION 3 – ORDERS FOR DRESS

1. All members of the Unit are to comply with these orders for dress as seen in the Uniform Section

2. Grooming Standards

   1. Males are permitted to wear tidily kept facial hair of natural color to the hair at no higher than 50% opacity

   2. Males are permitted to wear hair only of natural color and short length not surpassing the length of headgear​

3. Jewellery

   1. Jewellery is not to be worn by personnel in uniform with the exception of wrist watches​

4. Watches

   1. Bright colored watches or watch bands are not permitted

5. Tattoos

   1. Tattoos are permitted except for the areas on the head, face, neck, and hands

6. Backpacks

   1. All backpacks/parachute bags must match the current color/camouflage pattern of the field uniform

7. Glasses

   1. Permitted glasses may be worn in uniform as follows

      1. Compliant with the two optional glasses permitted with the ACU (Field)

      2. Prescription glasses with no reflective coated lenses and no bright frames

8. Wearing of Uniform

   1. Uniform is to be worn at all times when attending active service and dependant on the occasion of service

9. Types of Uniform

   1. Army Combat Uniform (ACU) - Training/Unqualified

      1. Worn by all Recruits and Privates who are not yet qualified, during general duties and garrison environments

   2. Army Service Uniform (ACU) - Garrison

      1. Worn by all qualified members during general duties and garrison environments

   3. Army Combat Uniform (ACU) - Field

      1. Worn by all members in the field environment

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SECTION 4 – ORDERS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

1. Communications under official channels and between members on active duty must remain classified

2. Communications under official channels must remain to a professional and social level without intentional disturbance using

   1. Unrelated images such as

      1. Memes

      2. Pornography

      3. Spam

      4. Any explicit and/or disruptive, disorderly content

      5. Any intentions which can be interpreted as aggravating, harassing and threatening

3. Images that are permitted

   1. Military related

   2. GTA related

   3. Gaming related

4. Communications under certain channels must remain for the purpose of those channels

5. Members newly assigned to their Units will be given verbal warnings, continued repeat offenders will face communication bans of

   1. 24 hours​

   2. 3 days

   3. 7 days

   4. During these bans, Soldiers will be faced with a UCMJ 2.8 (Extra duties) prior to commencing communications

   5. Any Soldiers who disobey Section 4 (Orders for Communications) of the Unit Standing Orders after the 7 day communication ban will be charged with a UCMJ Section 1.5 (Disobeying of a Lawful Command), and will be faced with

      1. UCMJ Section 2.4 (Reduction in rank)​

      2. If a reduction in rank is not applicable, in the case of those ranked PVT and PFC, the UCMJ Section 2.2 (Dishonourable discharge) will apply.

6. Every Sunday, all members regardless of rank or role, are required to check in to the required communication channel.

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SECTION 5 – ORDERS FOR COMPLETION OF TRAINING​

1. All Recruits have an estimated period of two weeks to complete all training tasks

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SECTION 6 – RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

82ND AIRBBORNE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT IN SAN ANDREAS

​Nothing in these Rules of Engagement limits your right to take appropriate action to defend yourself and your Unit.

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1. You have the right to use force to defend yourself against attacks or threats of attack

2. Hostile fire may be returned effectively and promptly to stop a hostile act

3. You may open fire on targets you clearly identify as enemy unless they surrender

4. You may not seize the property of others to accomplish your mission

REMEMBER

a) Attack only enemy forces and military targets

b) Spare civilians and civilian property, if possible

c) Conduct yourself with dignity and honor

d) Comply with the Rules of Engagement. If you see a violation, or are ordered to violate it, report it.

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FREE-FIRE ZONE

A free-fire zone is a specific designated area into which any weapon system may fire without additional coordination with the establishing headquarters. If a free-fire zone is ordered, all Units will be weapons free on any target within a certain area regardless of hostile identification. Free-fire zones are usually ordered when a Unit is in battle with several unidentified possible hostiles and additionals moving into the AO with no time to be identified. Free-fire zones risk friendly fire from aircraft targeting all subjects in the AO so it is only called when absolute necessary.