Order of the Sentry

Question 1

OOS #1

Answer 1

Take charge of this post and all government property in view

Question 2

OOS #2

Answer 2

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

Question 3

OOS #3

Answer 3

Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce

Question 4

OOS #4

Answer 4

Repeat all calls from any post more distant from the guardhouse than my own

Question 5

OOS #5

Answer 5

Quit my post only when properly relieved

Question 6

OOS #6

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

OOS #7

Answer 7

Talk to no one except in the line of duty

Question 8

OOS #8

Answer 8

Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder

Question 9

OOS #9

Answer 9

Call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions

Question 10

OOS #10

Answer 10

Salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased

Question 11

OOS #11

Answer 11

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