Which statement best describes the intent of General Order 7?

• A. To repeat calls from distant posts
• B. To talk to no one except in the line of duty
• C. To give the alarm in case of fire
• D. To salute all officers, colors and standards not cased

Answer: (B)

General Order Seven is about keeping a sentry focused and free from unnecessary conversations while on post. The idea is to prevent distractions and the potential sharing of information that isn’t part of the duty, so you only speak when it’s directly related to your responsibilities or when commanded by a superior. This helps maintain alertness, protects security, and preserves the integrity of the chain of command. The other statements describe different duties—relaying distant calls, sounding an alarm for fire, or performing military salutes—not the specific aim of limiting dialogue to the line of duty.