Final answer:
Option 1. is correct. The question pertains to a specific procedural situation involving a sergeant's duty to deliver documents to superiors, which seems to be seeking an answer within the context of military or organizational regulations. It is related to the broader responsibilities of the president as Commander in Chief.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question you've asked refers to a procedural detail within a military or organizational context, which seems to relate to the broader topic of the president's responsibilities as Commander in Chief and his interactions with the executive departments. According to the information provided, there are instances where the president sends troops into hostile situations and must inform Congress within a specified timeframe. Moreover, there are procedures related to the president requiring written opinions from principal officers of the executive departments on subjects related to their duties.
Since the references do not directly answer the student's query, I will avoid providing a potentially incorrect response and instead note that the references provided discuss the president's role and the procedures for when he is unable to fulfill his duties, in addition to his powers to deploy troops and require written opinions from his executive officers.