Which General Order requires calling the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instructions?

Which General Order requires calling the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instructions?

• A. To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased
• B. To call the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instructions
• C. 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
• D. To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder

Answer: (B)

General Orders are the standard duties a sentry must follow on duty. This item tests understanding of a specific instruction that acts as a safety net for anything not covered by posted instructions. When you encounter a situation that isn’t described in your orders, you must call the officer of the deck. The officer of the deck is the person in charge of the watch, so seeking them ensures you get the proper guidance and avoid making an improper decision on your own. The other options describe separate duties—saluting, maintaining vigilance at night and challenging people, and raising the alarm for fire or disorder—but they do not address what to do when instructions don’t cover a scenario. Hence, calling the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instructions is the correct action.

General Orders are the standard duties a sentry must follow on duty. This item tests understanding of a specific instruction that acts as a safety net for anything not covered by posted instructions. When you encounter a situation that isn’t described in your orders, you must call the officer of the deck. The officer of the deck is the person in charge of the watch, so seeking them ensures you get the proper guidance and avoid making an improper decision on your own. The other options describe separate duties—saluting, maintaining vigilance at night and challenging people, and raising the alarm for fire or disorder—but they do not address what to do when instructions don’t cover a scenario. Hence, calling the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instructions is the correct action.