What is the sixth order to the sentry?

What is the sixth order to the sentry?

• A. 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.
• B. To ensure the sentry is always in position and alert during guard duty.
• C. To report to the commanding officer at the end of the watch.
• D. To salute the sentry when relieving him.

Answer: (A)

The sixth order defines how a sentry handles commands during guard duty: 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. This keeps the chain of command clear and ensures the guard acts only on current, authorized instructions. By passing those orders to the next guard, continuity is maintained and there’s no confusion about who can give directions. Other tasks mentioned in the choices reflect important guard duties or courtesy actions, but they don’t capture the specific authority and relay process this order imposes.

The sixth order defines how a sentry handles commands during guard duty: 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. This keeps the chain of command clear and ensures the guard acts only on current, authorized instructions. By passing those orders to the next guard, continuity is maintained and there’s no confusion about who can give directions. Other tasks mentioned in the choices reflect important guard duties or courtesy actions, but they don’t capture the specific authority and relay process this order imposes.