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