Which statement is the first General Order?

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

Answer: (B)

The first General Order establishes the core duty of a sentry: to guard everything within the post and to quit the post only when properly relieved. This sets the baseline expectation for a guard’s responsibility—maintaining security and staying on post until the relieving shift takes over. The other statements describe different duties or courtesies tied to other General Orders, such as military courtesy, reporting issues, or obeying special orders, but they do not define the foundational duty of guarding the post. Thus, this statement is the best answer because it directly reflects the primary, defining duty of a sentry.