Which General Order requires being especially watchful at night and challenging all persons on or near my post?

Which General Order requires being especially watchful at night and challenging all persons on or near my post?

• A. To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased
• B. To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder
• C. To call the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instructions
• D. To be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, challenge all persons on or near my post and allow no one to pass without proper authority

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is security and access control at your post, especially when visibility is limited at night. This General Order tasks you with being especially watchful during nighttime and the time for challenging, and obliges you to challenge all persons on or near your post and to permit no one to pass without proper authority. It’s about actively monitoring who comes near your post and stopping anyone who isn’t authorized, so you can prevent unauthorized entry or potential trouble before it happens. Other General Orders cover related duties—like taking charge of the post, reporting violations, or calling the officer of the deck—but this one specifically codifies the duty to stay vigilant and control passage at night.

The main idea here is security and access control at your post, especially when visibility is limited at night. This General Order tasks you with being especially watchful during nighttime and the time for challenging, and obliges you to challenge all persons on or near your post and to permit no one to pass without proper authority. It’s about actively monitoring who comes near your post and stopping anyone who isn’t authorized, so you can prevent unauthorized entry or potential trouble before it happens. Other General Orders cover related duties—like taking charge of the post, reporting violations, or calling the officer of the deck—but this one specifically codifies the duty to stay vigilant and control passage at night.