General Orders

Question 1

2nd

Answer 1

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

Question 2

3rd

Answer 2

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

Question 3

4th

Answer 3

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

Question 4

5th

Answer 4

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

Question 5

6th

Answer 5

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

Question 6

7th

Answer 6

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

Question 7

8th

Answer 7

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

Question 8

9th

Answer 8

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

Question 9

10th

Answer 9

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

Question 10

11th

Answer 10

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 11

1st

Answer 11

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