Orders of the Sentry

Question 1

First Order

Answer 1

Take charge of this post and all government property in view

Question 2

Second Order

Answer 2

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 Order

Answer 3

Report all violations of colors I am instructed to enforce.

Question 4

Fourth Order

Answer 4

Repeat all calls from any post more distant from the guardhouse or (quarterdeck) than my own.

Question 5

Fifth Order

Answer 5

Quit my post only when properly relieved.

Question 6

Sixth Order

Answer 6

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 Order

Answer 7

Talk to no one except in the line of duty.

Question 8

Eighth Order

Answer 8

Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

Question 9

Ninth Order

Answer 9

Call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instruction.

Question 10

Tenth Order

Answer 10

Salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

Question 11

Eleventh Order

Answer 11

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.