What does the 1st General Order require a sentry to do?

• A. Guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved.
• B. Obey special orders at all times.
• C. Guard all property at the post.
• D. Guard only critical equipment.

Answer: (C)

The main idea is that a sentry must take charge of the post and everything government property within sight, and remain at the post until properly relieved. This means guarding not just a few items, but all that fall within the post’s limits and being accountable for them while you’re on duty.

The option that describes guarding everything within the post’s limits and quitting only when properly relieved best captures that duty. It emphasizes both responsibility for the entire post area and the proper requirement to stay on post until relieved. Other choices fall short: obeying special orders at all times is a separate duty, guarding only property at the post ignores the full area and property in view, and guarding only critical equipment narrows the scope beyond what the first general order requires. Remember, the first general order centers on taking charge of the post and all government property in view and remaining at the post until properly relieved.