11 Orders Of A Sentry

Question 1

1. To take

Answer 1

charge of this post and all government property in view.

Question 2

2. To walk

Answer 2

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

Question 3

3. To report

Answer 3

all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

Question 4

4. To repeat

Answer 4

all calls from the guardhouse than my own.

Question 5

5. To quit

Answer 5

my post only when relieved.

Question 6

6. To receive,

Answer 6

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

Question 7

7. To talk

Answer 7

to no one except in the line of duty.

Question 8

8. To give

Answer 8

the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

Question 9

9. To call

Answer 9

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

Question 10

10. To salute

Answer 10

all colors and standards not cased.

Question 11

11. To be

Answer 11

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.