Orders to the Sentry

Question 1

1st Order to the Sentry

Answer 1

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

Question 2

2nd Order to the 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

3rd Order to the Sentry

Answer 3

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

Question 4

4th Order to the Sentry

Answer 4

Repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse or the quarter-deck than my own.

Question 5

5th Order to the Sentry

Answer 5

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

Question 6

6th Order to the Sentry

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

7th Order to the Sentry

Answer 7

Talk to no one in the line of duty.

Question 8

8th Order to the Sentry

Answer 8

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

Question 9

9th Order to the Sentry

Answer 9

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

Question 10

10th Order to the Sentry

Answer 10

To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

Question 11

11th Order to the 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.