According to the 3rd General Order, to whom should you report violations of your special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in your instructions?

• A. The commander of the relief.
• B. The post executive officer.
• C. Your fellow soldiers.
• D. The civilian supervisor.

Answer: (B)

The third general order directs you to escalate any violations of your special orders, emergencies, or anything not covered in your instructions to the post executive officer. This person is the on-post leader who oversees daily operations and ensures issues are quickly and properly routed up the chain of command. Reporting to the post executive officer ensures the matter reaches the right authority to take appropriate action, rather than going to peers or a civilian supervisor, and while other leaders may become involved as needed, the immediate designated recipient for these kinds of reports is the post executive officer.