Which statement is the 1st General Order?

Which statement is the 1st General Order?

• A. I will obey my special orders and perform all my duties in a military manner.
• B. I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved.
• C. I will report all violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my instructions to the commander of the relief.
• D. I will salute every morning before sunrise.

Answer: (B)

The main idea is the guard’s duty to stay at the post and not leave until properly relieved. The statement that says I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved captures the foundational responsibility of a sentry: maintain continuous surveillance and accountability by remaining at the post until a legitimate relief arrives. This ensures there are no gaps in security and that someone is always in place to monitor the area. Other statements describe additional duties—following special orders, reporting violations, or routine tasks—but they complement the primary obligation, not replace it.

The main idea is the guard’s duty to stay at the post and not leave until properly relieved. The statement that says I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved captures the foundational responsibility of a sentry: maintain continuous surveillance and accountability by remaining at the post until a legitimate relief arrives. This ensures there are no gaps in security and that someone is always in place to monitor the area. Other statements describe additional duties—following special orders, reporting violations, or routine tasks—but they complement the primary obligation, not replace it.