Which order is to take charge of this post and all government property in view?

• A. 1st order
• B. 2nd order
• C. 3rd order
• D. None

Answer: (A)

The fundamental instruction for a sentry is to take charge of this post and all government property in view. This sets the duty and gives you the authority to protect what you can see, establishing responsibility right at the start of your watch. It’s the baseline to which all other guard duties tie in—once you’ve assumed charge, you’re responsible for the post and visible property, which then directs how you proceed with the rest of your duties. The second general order describes how you should move and stay alert while on post, and the third tells you to report any violations of orders you’re enforcing. So the wording points directly to the first order as the correct one.