What is the first General Order?

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

Answer: (C)

The first General Order establishes the core duty of a sentry: guard everything within the limits of the post and quit the post only when properly relieved. This sets the baseline for security—you remain at your post to maintain continuous observation and you only leave when an authorized relief arrives to take over. It emphasizes both guarding the assigned area and following proper relief procedures, so there are no gaps in coverage. The other statements describe related duties or ceremonial actions, but they don’t define the fundamental post-security obligation and relief process that this order establishes.