Military English

WARNO

ACRONYM

Warning Order

A short early order that warns units of a coming mission so they can start preparing.

On air

“All Bravo elements, this is Bravo Six, WARNO follows. Over.”
“Bravo Six, this is Bravo Two-One, WARNO received, starting preparation. Over.”

In conversation

Issue a WARNO as soon as you get the mission from higher.
The WARNO gave us the mission, the time and the start of movement.
After the Warning Order, check weapons, radios and ammunition.

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