11 General Orders Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the 1st General Order?

Salute all officers and colors.

Walk my post in a military manner.

Quit my post only when properly relieved.

Take charge of this post and all government property in view. (correct)

What is the 2nd General Order?

Walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything. (correct)

Report all violations of orders.

Talk to no one except in the line of duty.

Give the alarm in case of fire.

What is the 3rd General Order?

Report all violations of orders that I am instructed to enforce. (correct)

Quit my post only when properly relieved.

Be especially watchful at night.

Salute all officers and colors.

What does the 4th General Order state?

Repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own. Signup and view all the answers

What is the 5th General Order?

Quit my post only when properly relieved. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 6th General Order require?

Receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the commanding officer. Signup and view all the answers

What is the 7th General Order?

Talk to no one except in the line of duty. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 8th General Order state?

Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder. Signup and view all the answers

What is the 9th General Order?

Call the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instruction. Signup and view all the answers

What is the 10th General Order?

Salute all officers and colors and standards not cased. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 11th General Order require?

Allow no one to pass without proper authority. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

General Orders Overview

General Orders are essential guidelines for military sentries and ensure proper conduct and discipline while on duty.

1st General Order

Command to take responsibility for the post and all visible government property.

2nd General Order

Emphasizes conducting oneself in a military manner and remaining vigilant to observe surroundings.

3rd General Order

Duty to report any violation of orders that one is responsible for enforcing.

4th General Order

Requirement to repeat communications from posts further from the guardhouse.

5th General Order

Mandates remaining at the post until officially relieved by another individual.

6th General Order

Specifies protocols for receiving, obeying, and transmitting orders from various commanding officers.

7th General Order

Prohibits engaging in conversation except when it pertains to official duty.

8th General Order

Highlights the responsibility to alert others in instances of fire or disorderly conduct.

9th General Order

Requires contacting the Officer of the Deck for any situation not specifically addressed by given instructions.

10th General Order

Directive to salute all officers and colors or standards, unless they are cased.

11th General Order

Advises heightened vigilance during nighttime, particularly when challenging individuals near the post, allowing only authorized personnel to pass.

Description

This quiz focuses on the 11 General Orders that every military personnel must memorize. Each card presents a specific order along with its definition, helping you understand the responsibilities and duties entailed. Perfect for those studying military protocols or preparing for service.