Which General Order states that in any case not covered by instructions the guard should call the corporal of the guard?

• A. 5th General Order
• B. 4th General Order
• C. 7th General Order
• D. 9th General Order

Answer: (D)

When a guard faces something not covered by any instruction, there has to be a clear next step to maintain order and avoid improvisation. The ninth General Order provides that exact rule: call the corporal of the guard to the post and take charge of the post from the corporal when the situation isn’t covered by instructions. This creates a reliable point of oversight, ensuring someone trained in guard procedures assesses and directs the response, and that the chain of command remains intact.

Other General Orders cover things like not leaving the post without proper relief, relaying and obeying orders, or conducting duties like alarms and salutes. They don’t specify the direct escalation to the corporal for unaddressed situations, which is why this one is the best fit.