Commanders have the authority to issue two types of protective orders: “No Contact Orders” and Military Protective Orders (MPOs). Commanders, First Sergeants, or anyone with a higher rank than the recipient can issue No Contact Orders. These orders temporarily halt communications between disputing parties, not reaching the level of a criminal investigation, or safeguard the investigative process in criminal matters. On the other hand, MPOs, exclusive to commanders (officers on G-series orders), are typically issued to safeguard individuals during criminal investigations, particularly to prevent spousal, child, or intimate partner abuse.
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