I think here the , will act as a support for both the parts.
Both the blanks would be either a positive or a negative word.
The reason behind this thinking is that:
Say, if these principles be followed/accepted then the phrase for they are supports this connotation and the B2 must be imperative/necessary.
But if these principles must be rejected/renounced that implies that these principles are not aligned with/ not acceptable as per the military discipline.
So the only option is (C), which supports the explanation provided above.
Please correct me if I am wrong or my thought process is in the wrong direction.
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