Question

talk to no one except in the line of duty describes what general order of a sentry?

a) 10
b) 4
c) 7
d) 6

Explanation:

Identify the relevant General Order of a Sentry

The statement "Talk to no one except in the line of duty" is the literal text of the 7th General Order of a Sentry in the US Navy and Marine Corps.

Evaluate the given options

• Option A (10): The 10th General Order is "Salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased."
• Option B (4): The 4th General Order is "Repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own."
• Option C (7): The 7th General Order is "Talk to no one except in the line of duty."
• Option D (6): The 6th General Order is "Receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the Commanding Officer, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the Deck, and Officers and Petty Officers of the Watch only."

Answer:

• (A) 10
• (B) 4
• (C) 7 (Correct answer)
• (D) 6