The Eleven General Orders of a Sentry Flashcards
ORDER ONE
To take charge of this post and all government property in view
ORDER TWO
To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight and hearing
ORDER THREE
To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce
ORDER FOUR
To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the Guardhouse than my own
ORDER FIVE
To quit my post only when properly relieved
ORDER SIX
To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the Commanding Officer, Commanding Duty Officer, Officer of the Deck and Officers and Petty Officers of the Watch only.
ORDER SEVEN
To talk to no one except in the line of duty
ORDER EIGHT
To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
ORDER NINE
To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.
ORDER TEN
To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
ORDER ELEVEN
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.
