AR 600-8-105 — Military Orders - This Edition Remains In Effect Until 6 September 2026
AR 600-8-105 governs policies, operating tasks, standards, and formats for the military personnel orders program.
- Publication number: AR 600-8-105
- Title: MILITARY ORDERS - THIS EDITION REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 SEPTEMBER 2026
- Date: 12/20/2022
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 600-8-105 covers travel, manning, operational support, reassignment, promotions, recruiting, training, and mobilization orders. It requires prescribed forms and formats and establishes requirements for preparing, correcting, filing, and reviewing orders.
Topics covered
- Military personnel orders program
- Order formats
- Movement designator codes
- Temporary duty orders
- Emergency leave travel orders
- Reserve Components training orders
- Mobilization orders
- Personnel reassignment orders
Questions and answers
What are orders used to authorize?
Orders are published to (1) Order individuals onto active duty or change the status of MILPER on active duty. (paragraph 2-1)
How must orders be prepared?
Orders are prepared using prescribed forms and formats. (paragraph 2-2)
What do travel orders direct?
Travel orders direct the movement of unit or personnel from one location to another. (paragraph 7)
When is DD Form 1610 used for TDY orders?
DD Form 1610 will be used to request and publish TDY orders unless Format 400 is more applicable. (paragraph 12-1)
What form authorizes emergency leave travel?
DA Form 31 will be used to authorize emergency leave travel to a Soldier or Soldier traveling with Family members. (paragraph 10-5)