MISSION ORDERS

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Definitions

1. there are five major types of mission orders. All are written in accordance with Target Series Policy Letters and Flag Orders and Central Bureaux Orders as they apply. These types are (1) observation mission orders, (2) situation handling mission orders, (3) garrison mission orders, (4) project mission orders, (5) courier mission orders. The term mission orders is used for all five types. The term "missionaire" is used for the personnel who conduct the first four types and "courier" is used for the last type. All MOs are written with regard to the Data Series Policy Letters which must be very well known to all in Bureau IV. (FO 2936)

2. mission orders are detailed actions which the mission carries out to achieve the purpose of the mission. (FO 848)

3. mission orders are issued by a Flag Operations Liaison Office under authority of its CO. Confidential, no further distribution than those concerned and copy to Flag. (HCO PL 24 Sept 70R)