11 Orders of the Sentry

Question 1

First Order of the Sentry

Answer 1

Take charge of this post and all government property in view.

Question 2

Second Order of the Sentry

Answer 2

Walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.

Question 3

Third Order of the Sentry

Answer 3

Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

Question 4

Fourth Order of the Sentry

Answer 4

Repeat all calls from any posts more distant from the guardhouse or the quarter-deck than my own.

Question 5

Fifth Order of the Sentry

Answer 5

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

Question 6

Sixth Order of the Sentry

Answer 6

Receive obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the commanding officer, command duty officer, officer of the deck, and officers and petty officers of the watch only.

Question 7

Seventh Order of the Sentry

Answer 7

Talk to no one except in the line of duty.

Question 8

Eighth Order of the Sentry

Answer 8

Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

Question 9

Ninth Order of the Sentry

Answer 9

Call the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instructions.

Question 10

Tenth Order of the Sentry

Answer 10

Salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

Question 11

Eleventh Order of the Sentry

Answer 11

Be especially watchful at night and during the time for challenging. To challenge all persons on or near my post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.