11 General Orders

Question 1

General Order 1
Hint: To take

Answer 1

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

Question 2

General Order 2
Hint: To walk

Answer 2

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

Question 3

General Order 3
Hint: To report

Answer 3

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

Question 4

General Order 4
Hint: To repeat

Answer 4

To repeat all calls from any post more distant from the guard house than my own

Question 5

General Order 5
Hint: To quit

Answer 5

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

Question 6

General Order 6
Hint: To receive

Answer 6

To 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

General Order 7
Hint: To talk

Answer 7

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

Question 8

General Order 8
Hint: To give

Answer 8

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

Question 9

General Order 9
Hint: To call

Answer 9

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

Question 10

General Order 10
Hint: To salute

Answer 10

To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

Question 11

General Order 11
Hint: To be especially

Answer 11

To 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.