Guard duty in field training gives cadets a context for which of the following?

• A. The chain of command
• B. The training schedule
• C. The five general orders
• D. The three General Orders

Answer: (D)

Guard duty in field training centers on applying a simple, ready-to-use set of duties that tell a cadet what to do at the post. Those three General Orders give you a compact framework: take charge of your post and all property in view; walk your post in a military manner, keeping always on alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing; and report any and all violations of orders, emergencies, or unusual occurrences, and to obey all instructions from your superiors. In the field, memory and speed matter, so a small, easy-to-remember set of orders is much more practical than a longer list. This makes the three General Orders the best fit for guiding guard duty during field training. While other structures like the chain of command or a longer schedule of orders matter for broader training, they don’t map as directly to the immediate actions you take at your post in the field as these three do.