General Order #5 states you should do which of the following?

• A. To quit my post only when properly relieved.
• B. To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
• C. To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
• D. To call the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instructions.

Answer: (A)

The main rule being tested is that you quit your post only when properly relieved. This ensures there's always someone guarding the post and maintains continuous accountability for security. Leaving without relief creates a gap in coverage and could allow a breach or incident to go unnoticed, which is why this instruction is specifically emphasized as the correct duty at the post.

Other duties mentioned in General Orders—such as reporting violations you enforce, sounding the alarm in case of fire or disorder, or calling the officer of the deck for matters not covered by instructions—are governed by related orders. They’re important, but they pertain to different responsibilities rather than the act of leaving the post.