Eleven General Orders

Question 1

Number 1

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Number 2

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

Number 3

Answer 3

To report violations of orders I am instructed to enforce

Question 4

Number 4

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Number 5

Answer 5

To quit my post only when properly relieved

Question 6

Number 6

Answer 6

To receive, obey, and pass on 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

Number 7

Answer 7

To talk to no one except in the line of duty

Question 8

Number 8

Answer 8

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder

Question 9

Number 9

Answer 9

To call the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instructions

Question 10

Number 10

Answer 10

To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased

Question 11

Number 11

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.

Question 12

RTC Maxim

Answer 12

I will not lie, cheat, or steal nor tolerate those among us who do