According to the order, Kim Sang Gap, Ju Tong Chol, Sim Jong Thaek, Ri Yong Min and Ri Song Hak were promoted to army lieut. generals, Ho Yong Ho to lieut. general of the Korean People's Internal Security Forces, Ri Su Gyong, Kim Kwang Il and Jang Chun Won to rear admirals, An Pyong Chil and Choe Chol Su to major generals of Air Force, Nam Kil Hak and Kim Il Ung to major generals of Strategic Force, Kim Myong Ho, Kim Kwang Chol, Pae Chang Nam, Kim Yong Gun, Choe Kwang Chol, Ri Pong Man, Paek Song Chol, Jong Song Bom, Ri Jong Chol, Ri Nam Son, Kim Il Nam, Pae Hun, Ri Ju Yong, Ri Ik Gun, Kim Yong Ho, Kim Jong Chol, Choe Jae Sik, Kwak Jang Guk and Hong Song Ryong to army major generals and Ri Myong Jik, Kim Song Nam and Kim Kyong Hyop to major generals of the Korean People's Internal Security Forces.

In the order Kim Jong Un expressed belief that the commanding officers of the KPA would fulfill their responsibilities and duties in the honorable struggle to bring earlier the final victory of the revolutionary cause of Juche as early as possible, always bearing in mind the behests of President Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il.