What does General Order of the Guard #9 instruct you to do in any case not covered by instructions?

• A. To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions.
• B. To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
• C. To be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging.
• D. To report to the commander.

Answer: (A)

When a situation falls outside written instructions, General Order #9 designates the corporal of the guard as the escalation point. This keeps the chain of command intact and ensures the appropriate, trained supervisor on the post assesses and directs the response. The corporal of the guard is the immediate supervisor responsible for the guard, so calling him provides timely, authoritative guidance and helps maintain security and consistency across shifts.

Other actions described are legitimate guard duties, but they don’t address what to do when nothing explicit covers the scenario: saluting colors is a courtesy, being especially watchful or challenging is part of general vigilance, and reporting directly to the commander bypasses the established chain of command.