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WARNING ORDER (Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff)

From Department of Defense, for About.com

Definition: (DOD) A crisis action planning directive issued by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff that initiates the development and evaluation of courses of action by a supported commander and requests that a commander's estimate be submitted.

See also warning order.

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