What is the purpose of the U.S. Army Sentry General Orders in cadet training?

• A. To set duties and responsibilities for sentries and standardize post behavior.
• B. To define the hierarchy of chain of command.
• C. To train cadets in physical fitness standards.
• D. To outline drill movements for formation.

Answer: (A)

Sentry General Orders establish what a sentry is responsible for while on post and ensure consistent behavior across shifts. In cadet training, this means every cadet on guard knows how to act in routine and unusual situations: stay on post, report incidents, call for help, protect people and property, and maintain readiness. Standardizing these duties helps keep security and reduces confusion because expectations don’t depend on who is on duty. Other areas, like chain of command, physical fitness, or drill movements, come from different parts of training, so the General Orders specifically focus on the duties and expected conduct of the sentry and how to respond to common situations.