General Order of the Guard #11 requires which of the following during the night?

• A. To be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.
• B. To sleep during duty.
• C. To only challenge at night.
• D. To answer questions from visitors.

Answer: (A)

Night security hinges on being especially watchful and actively verifying who approaches your post. The idea is to stay alert after dark and during the designated time for challenging, and to challenge every person on or near your post, allowing no one to pass without proper authority. This proactive stance helps deter unauthorized access when visibility is limited and threats are harder to spot. If someone can provide valid authority, they may pass; otherwise, passage is denied. Sleeping on duty is incompatible with this requirement, and limiting challenges only to night or focusing on answering visitors’ questions would miss the duty to challenge all approaching individuals during the challenging period. The emphasis is on vigilance, identification, and enforcing authorized passage.