Orders To The Sentry

Question 1

2nd Order

Answer 1

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

Question 2

3rd Order

Answer 2

Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce

Question 3

4th Order

Answer 3

Repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse or the quarterdeck than my own

Question 4

5th Order

Answer 4

Quit my post only when properly relived

Question 5

1st Order

Answer 5

Take charge of this post and all government property in view

Question 6

6th 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 day, officer of the deck, and officers and petty officer of the watch only

Question 7

7th Order

Answer 7

Talk to no one except in the line of duty

Question 8

8th Order

Answer 8

Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder

Question 9

9th Order

Answer 9

Call the corporal of the guard or officer of the deck in any case not covered by instruction

Question 10

10th Order

Answer 10

Salute all offices and all colors and standards not cased

Question 11

11th Order

Answer 11

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