General Orders

Question 1

First general order

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Second general order

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Third general order

Answer 3

To report all violation of orders I am instructed to enforce

Question 4

Fourth general order

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Fifth general order

Answer 5

To quit my post when properly relieved

Question 6

Sixth general order

Answer 6

To receive obey and pass onto 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

Seventh general order

Answer 7

To talk to no one except in the line of duty

Question 8

Eighth general order

Answer 8

To give the alarm Incase of fire or disorder

Question 9

Ninth general order

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Tenth general order

Answer 10

To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased

Question 11

Eleventh general order

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