Master-at-Arms (MA) C School Test 2 Practice

General Order 6 is about the flow of instructions through the chain of command. It requires you to receive all orders from command authorities, obey them, and then pass those orders on to the person who will relieve you. This keeps everyone on the same page and ensures continuity of actions from shift to shift. You’re responsible for recognizing who has authority, carrying out the directive, and communicating it to your successor so they can continue correctly.

Think of it as a relay: the message is received, acted on, and handed off intact so there’s no gap in command and control. Keeping orders to yourself or withholding them from subordinates would disrupt operations and accountability. While it’s important to document orders as needed, you still must convey the directive—often verbally if immediate action is required—so the team understands what to do and why.