Which statement best describes General Order 1?

• A. I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved.
• B. I will maintain personal hygiene at all times.
• 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)

General Order 1 is about guarding everything within the limits of your post and leaving only when you are properly relieved. This sets the core duty of a sentry: stay at your post, keep everything under your watch, and ensure you’re not relieved until the next person is ready to take over. That specific responsibility is what this order requires, so it’s the best description.

Personal hygiene, while important, isn’t the directive captured by this order. Obeying special orders and performing duties in a military manner describes broader conduct and how you carry out duties, not the exact post-and-relief obligation. Reporting violations or emergencies to the commander of the relief outlines a separate reporting requirement, not the act of guarding and being properly relieved.