Which General Order requires you to salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased?

• A. Tenth General Order
• B. Sixth General Order
• C. Fifth General Order
• D. Second General Order

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is military courtesy and how a sentry shows respect to authority and to the symbol of the nation. The General Order that requires you to salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased is the one that sets that standard greeting. Saluting is a formal sign of respect to commissioned officers and to the colors when they are displayed and not covered. Knowing when to salute—specifically, to salute the officers and the colors that are out and uncased—helps reinforce discipline and proper etiquette at the post. The other general orders cover tasks like posting, reporting irregularities, staying alert, and following orders, but they don’t establish this particular saluting rule. So the rule you’d rely on for saluting officers and uncased colors is the general order that explicitly states that salute.