Orders To The Sentry Flashcards
What is the first general order to the sentry?
Take charge of this post and all government property in view.
What is the second general order to the sentry?
Walk my post in the military manner keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
What is the third general order to the sentry?
Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
What is the fourth general order to the sentry?
Repeat all calls from post more distant from the guardhouse or the quarter-deck and my own.
What is the fifth general order to sentry?
Quit my post only when properly relieved.
What is the sixth general order to the sentry?
Receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the commanding officer, command duty officer, officer of the day, officer of the deck, and officers and petty officers of the watch only.
What is the seventh general order to the sentry?
Talk to no one except in the line of duty.
What is the eighth general order to the sentry?
Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
What is the ninth general order to this sentry?
Call the corporal of the guard or officer of the deck in any case not covered by instruction.
What is the tenth general order to the sentry?
Salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
What is the eleventh general order to the sentry?
Be especially watchful at night and during the time for challenging challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.
