You are kidding aren't you? Saying you would take the DDG as a "reference" is a bit light on. You either fully comply with the conditions is the DDG or you don't go, which is only possible if there is an (O) or an (M) or (O). If there is an (M) only (e.g. CB to be pulled and collared), then you must return to the gate.
It's not grey, it's very black and white.