11 GENERAL ORDERS

Question 1

1ST

Answer 1

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

Question 2

2ND

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

3RD

Answer 3

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce

Question 4

4TH

Answer 4

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

Question 5

5TH

Answer 5

To quit my post only when properly relieved

Question 6

6TH

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

7TH

Answer 7

To talk to no one except in the line of duty

Question 8

8TH

Answer 8

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder

Question 9

9TH

Answer 9

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

Question 10

10TH

Answer 10

To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased

Question 11

11TH

Answer 11

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