General Orders

Terminal Learning Objective Task: Recite the three general orders. Condition: Given TRADOC Pamphlet 600-4, an explanation of the three general orders, time to memorize the three general orders. Standard: Understand the importance of and recite correctly the 3 general orders.

General Orders Guard Duty is one of the most important duties you perform in the Army. In a combat zone, an alert, cautious guard can make the difference between life and death. Guards are important every where due to the terrorist threats that can occur anywhere. The three general orders outline your fundamental responsibilities as a guard.

General Orders General Order #1: I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved. General Order #2: I will obey my special orders and perform all my duties in a military manner. General Order #3: I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my instructions to the commander of the relief.

General Orders General Order #1: I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved. Gives you responsibility for everything that occurs within the limits of your post while you are on duty. You must immediately investigate any unusual or suspicious occurrence on or near your post, provided you do not have to leave your post to do so. You must apprehend suspicious persons, using only necessary force to overcome resistance. You must remain at your post until you are properly relieved.

General Orders General Order #2: I will obey my special orders and perform all my duties in a military manner. Requires you to perform your duties in a military manner, to be courteous to all, and to speak to no one, except in the line of duty. You must maintain an erect and Soldierly bearing, carrying your weapon as instructed. You must salute individuals according to Army regulations. The special orders will tell you whether and when to challenge.

Special Orders Special orders are specific instructions providing the details on how to perform on a particular post. Ex: As a fireguard you may have these special orders: ensure all personnel are accounted for and in bed all wall lockers are secured no one leaves the barracks no one is attempting to harm themselves or others clean designated areas

General Orders General Order #3: I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my instructions to the commander of the relief. Requires you to report all special order violations and emergencies. Ex: While on fireguard a Soldier goes AWOL, you must report this to your Drill Sergeant.

General Orders 1. What is general order number one? Review 1. What is general order number one? My first general order is, I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved 2. What is general order number two? My second general order is, I will obey my special orders and perform all of my duties in a military manner. 3. What is general order number three? My third general order is, I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my instructions, to the commander of the relief.

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