An Alert Order provides essential planning guidance and directs the initiation of execution planning after the President or the Secretary of Defense approves a military course of action.
Explanation:
An Alert Order or ALERTORD, is a person issued by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, such person acts in times of crisis or emergencies and has a directive power from the Secretary of Defense. This person initiates and executes plans related to deployment of military forces when it is required.
