PAM 600-8-105 — Military Orders
PAM 600-8-105 governs procedures for completing mandated operating tasks and producing orders in the Military Personnel (MILPER) System.
- Publication number: PAM 600-8-105
- Title: MILITARY ORDERS
- Date: 12/20/2022
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
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Related publications
The publication covers movement designator codes, order formats, personnel actions, temporary duty, Reserve Component training, and mobilization. It requires specific rules for order modification, numbering, page size, continuation sheets, and DD Form 1610 abbreviations.
Applies to: This pamphlet provides procedural guidance for completing mandated operating tasks for the orders program of the Military Personnel (MILPER) System.
Topics covered
- Movement designator codes
- Orders formats
- Personnel reassignment orders
- Temporary duty orders
- Reserve Component training orders
- Mobilization orders
- Order numbering
Questions and answers
Which work centers produce orders for strength management and personnel reassignment?
Table 1 1 lists which work center performs the various functions or program within the orders production process. (paragraph 1-4)
What areas do movement designator codes cover?
Table 1 2 lists all the movement designator codes (MDCs) used in orders production and covers accessions, training, operational, rotational, separations, unit moves, no cost moves, contingency/mobilization, diversions, continuation moves, active duty for operational support (ADOS) operations, and unit base realignment and closure orders. (paragraph 5)
What paper size is required for orders?
Orders will be printed on white paper, 8 by 11 in size. (paragraph 5)
When are orders pages numbered?
Pages will not be numbered unless the order is two or more pages in length. (paragraph 5)
When can personnel reassignment-related formats be modified?
Personnel reassignment-related formats will not be modified unless a note to a format specifically authorizes the modification. (paragraph 2-14)