Which option correctly states the First General Order?

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

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is the duty to protect and maintain control of your post until someone officially relieves you. The first general order says you will guard everything within the limits of your post and quit your post only when properly relieved. This emphasizes two things: (1) your responsibility to monitor and secure the area you’re assigned, and (2) you may leave only when a designated relief comes in and confirms the handover. That combination captures the foundational standard for sentry duties—no gaps in security and no premature departure.

The other statements describe important but separate responsibilities: showing respect to officers and colors, following special orders and performing duties in a military manner, and reporting violations or emergencies to the commander of the relief. While these are critical directives in their own right, they do not define the primary guard-duty obligation the first order establishes.