11 General Orders

Question 1

To take…

Answer 1

…charge of this post and all government property in view

Question 2

To walk…

Answer 2

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

Question 3

To report…

Answer 3

… all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

Question 4

To repeat…

Answer 4

… all calls from posts more distant from the Guardhouse than my own

Question 5

To quit…

Answer 5

… my post only when properly relieved

Question 6

To recieve…

Answer 6

… 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

To talk…

Answer 7

… to no one except in the line of duty

Question 8

To call…

Answer 8

… the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions

Question 9

To salute…

Answer 9

… all officers and all colors and standards not cased

Question 10

To be…

Answer 10

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