The Eleven General Orders Of Sentry

Question 0

2nd General Order

Answer 0

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

Question 1

1st General Order

Answer 1

To take charge of this post and all government property in view.

Question 2

3rd General Order

Answer 2

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

Question 3

4th General Order

Answer 3

To report all calls from posts more distant from the Guardhouse than my own.

Question 4

5th General Order

Answer 4

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

Question 5

6th General Order

Answer 5

To receive, obey, and pass on the sentry who elieves me all orders from the Commanding Officers, Command Duty Officers, Office of the Deck, and Officers and Petty Officers of the Watch only.

Question 6

7th General Order

Answer 6

To talk to no one except in the line of duty.

Question 7

8th General Order

Answer 7

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

Question 8

9th General Order

Answer 8

To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.

Question 9

10th General Order

Answer 9

To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased

Question 10

11th General Order

Answer 10

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