Which General Order states to talk to no one except in the line of duty?

• A. 7th General Order
• B. 8th General Order
• C. 9th General Order
• D. 10th General Order

Answer: (A)

In guard duty, conversations are limited to essential duty matters to keep you focused and maintain security. The General Order that says to talk to no one except in the line of duty is the one that enforces this, so you don’t get distracted by casual chatter while on post. When you need to communicate, you do so through the proper channels—through the Officer of the Deck or the person in charge—ensuring information flows in a controlled, accountable way. This helps you stay alert and ready to respond to orders or incidents without unnecessary conversation.

For context, other orders cover different duties: one directs you to raise the alarm in case of danger, another tells you to call the Officer of the Deck for cases not covered by instructions, and another covers proper salutes and courtesy. The speaking-in-duty-only rule is the line that matches the question.