Which General Order requires you to receive, obey and pass on to the sentry who relieves you all orders from the Commanding Officer, Officer of the Day and Officers and Noncommissioned Officers of the Guard only?

• A. General Order #5
• B. General Order #6
• C. General Order #7
• D. General Order #8

Answer: (B)

Chain of command on guard duty and the proper way to pass along orders. General Order Six requires you to receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves you all orders from the Commanding Officer, Officer of the Day, and Officers and Noncommissioned Officers of the Guard only. This keeps directives flowing through the official channels, so the next guard knows exactly what to do and why, and there’s a clear record of who gave which instructions. It prevents accepting or relaying commands from unauthorized sources, which could cause confusion or discipline issues. In practice, you act on the orders from those designated authorities and ensure the relief takes over with the same understanding, maintaining a consistent and accountable posture on the post.