General Orders of a Sentry

Question 1

First General Order of a Sentry

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Second General Order of a Sentry

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

Third General Order of a Sentry

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Fourth General Order of a Sentry

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Fifth General Order of a Sentry

Answer 5

To quit my post only when properly relieved

Question 6

Sixth General Order of a Sentry

Answer 6

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.

Question 7

Seventh General Order of a Sentry

Answer 7

To talk to no one except in the line of duty

Question 8

Eighth General Order of a Sentry

Answer 8

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder

Question 9

Ninth General Order of a Sentry

Answer 9

To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions

Question 10

Tenth General Order of a Sentry

Answer 10

To salute all officers and colors and standards not cased

Question 11

Eleventh General Order of a Sentry

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