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WARNO
WAR-no · noun · informal
Alternate spelling/abbreviation of Warning Order.
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'Warning Order' (also written WARNORD) — a preliminary notice giving subordinate units advance warning of an operation so they can begin preparations before the full order.
“"Push the WARNO down to squad level tonight."”
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WARNO In A Sentence
"Push the WARNO down to squad level tonight."
Origin & Usage
US Army/Marine Corps doctrinal short form of 'warning order'.
People Also Ask
What does WARNO stand for?
It's short for 'warning order' — a preliminary notice that gives subordinate units advance warning of an upcoming operation so they can start preparing before the full order arrives.
What's the difference between a WARNO and an OPORD?
A WARNO is the early heads-up so units can begin prep; the OPORD (operation order) is the complete, detailed order that follows.
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