Question

repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own describes what general order of a sentry?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 6
d) 4

Explanation:

Identify the quoted general order

The statement "Repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own" is the verbatim text of the 4th General Order of a Sentry in the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.

Match with the given options

• Option A (1): "To take charge of this post and all government property in view."
• Option B (2): "To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing."
• Option C (6): "To 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."
• Option D (4): "To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own."

Answer:

• (A) 1
• (B) 2
• (C) 6
• (D) 4 (Correct answer)