In Vietnam, Forrest Gump's platoon had two key standing orders: to always stay alert and to follow direct commands from their superiors without question. These orders emphasized the importance of vigilance in combat situations and discipline within the ranks, reflecting the chaotic and dangerous environment of the Vietnam War. These principles guided the soldiers as they navigated the challenges they faced in the field.
Keep your head down and change your socks.
there are 3types of standing orders institutional standing orders specialist standing orders general standing orders
Keep your head down and change your socks.
"Standing Orders" is medically terminology for a set of physician's orders (e.g. on admission to the hospital, as well as pre- or postsurgically). Standing instructions are used in nonmedical settings.
Offline orders
Orders from the Commander in Chief.
If a medal is awarded; it will be on orders. That makes it official.
All (or most) tanks containing four crewmen are the same: Tank Commander (TC), Gunner (2nd in command), loader, and driver. While the loaders and drivers are almost always enlisted men, the gunners and TCs are either NCOs or Officers. Officers meaning the Platoon Leader or Company Commander. In the US military, platoon leaders are NOT commanders...commanders are signed for the equipment; they own it. Platoon leaders work for the commander; they do what the commander orders them to do. The platoon is the lowest (smallest) officer led unit in the US Army (or was at least during the Vietnam War). Below platoon level squads, sections, etc. are led by NCOs (Non-Commissioned Officers).
Standing Medical Orders
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Of course. Any officer or enlisted is ALWAYS "on orders" of one kind or another, even if they are "standing orders," such as in a permanent duty station.
Gun Platoon Sgt received orders then gave command to fire to all 4 guns in the Battery.