Orders

In general there are three types of orders but for our archive pages we will only display two types of orders

Special Orders

Special orders can refer to one-time directives, Some examples are:

Transfers

Termination of period of service or enlistment is over

Disciplinary actions

Promotions or Reductions in rank

Qualifications and Disqualifications

Unfortunately, the 1916 1st Arizona Infantry Special Orders have been damaged by fire. However, most of the contents of the orders are legible.

General Orders

General Orders are not rules. General Orders they direct Service Members their actions, discipline, and duty. General Orders can also initiate organizational changes and other actions that may cover all members of a unit.

In Basic Training a Service Member learns the three (3) General Orders:

1. I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly recieved.

   This means it is your responsibility to take care of everything in your assigned area (post). You do not leave your post until your official replacement takes responsibility from you.

2. I will obey my special orders and perform all my duties in a military manner.

   This means you will follow any other specific instructions for your post, exactly as they were given to you, and be professional and with discipline at all times.

3. I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my instructions to the commander of the relief.

   If you see something not in your orders, you should report it immediately. “See something, say something.” Security, safety, and accountability are always first.

The General Orders we have added to our archive webpage are varied both in date and content.