

This means to trust but verify anything you’re not one hundred percent sure of. This means you must know and understand all special orders and instructions provided to you. This means you should record, write down, and report anything out of the ordinary immediately to your higher ups. This is why you must stay alert and pay attention to detail. “I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my instructions to the commander of the relief.”.A military manner is a manner of professionalism and pride, so treat each watch (no matter its area of responsibilities) as if it had a high level of importance. This means no iPhones, iPods, iPads, or laptops with movies. You should always perform your duties in a military manner, meaning stay awake, alert, and ready to protect your post. You should test each weapon after reveille. This means that even though there are specific responsibilities, you must also accept other special orders that are added. “I will obey my special orders and perform all of my duties in a military manner.”.You will maintain your watch until you are properly relieved and have passed on the responsibilities of that watch to a specified other. You will not leave or quit your post just because your watch ends at 0400. and should sign and inventory each and make sure they’re in proper working order. You will be held accountable for all weapons, equipment, supplies, etc. This way, you can understand the area of your watch and the responsibilities within it. Yes, like you are taught in boot camp! This is sign of military respect and courtesy. What does this mean? It means that when relieving the watch before you, you should arrive at least 15 minutes early. “I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved.”.The general orders are there to provide you with the rules and manner to perform your duties while on watch. However, doing the right thing is about being responsible and accepting the duty that you will be held accountable for. When you are on watch, it may be boring, or for some, it will seem less worthwhile than other duties. Then the real test will come while deployed and on duty at a gate, tower, or other assignment. There you will recite the general orders throughout your time in boot camp. You should learn the general orders before ever getting to boot camp. Their purpose is to provide each guard a set of rules and guidelines for a specific duty. The Army general orders have been around for many years.
