General Orders Flashcards
1st general order
Take charge of this post and all government property in view
2nd general order
Walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
3rd general order
Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce
4th general order
Repeat all calls from any post more distant from the guardhouse or quarterdeck than my own
5th general order
Quit my post only when properly relieved
6th general order
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
7th general order
Talk to no one except in the line of duty
8th general order
Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder
9th general order
Call the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instructions
10th general order
Salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased
11th general order
Be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, challenge all persons on or near my post, and allow no one to pass without proper authority