General Orders of a Sentry Flashcards
The 1st general order of a sentry is to…
Take charge of this post and all government property in view
The 2nd general order of a sentry is to…
Walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing
The 3rd general order of a sentry is to…
Report all violations of the orders I am instructed to enforce
The 4th general order of a sentry is to…
Repeat all calls from any post more distant from the guard house than my own
The 5th general order of a sentry is to…
Quit my post only when properly relieved
The 6th general order of a sentry is to…
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
The 7th general order of a sentry is to…
Talk to no one except in the line of duty
The 8th general order of a sentry
Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder
The 9th general order of a sentry is to…
Call the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instructions
The 10th general order of a sentry is to…
Salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased
The 11th general order of a sentry is to…
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
