11 General Orders Flashcards & Explanations

Questions and Answers

What is the 1st General Order?

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

To salute all officers.

To report all violations of orders.

To walk my post in a military manner.

What is the 2nd General Order?

To be especially watchful at night.

To walk my post in a military manner. (correct)

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

To give the alarm in case of fire.

What is the 3rd General Order?

To salute all officers.

To receive and obey orders.

To call the Officer of the Deck.

To report all violations of orders. (correct)

What is the 4th General Order?

Repeat all calls from distant posts. Signup and view all the answers

What is the 5th General Order?

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

What is the 6th General Order?

To receive and obey orders from senior officers. 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 is the 8th General Order?

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

What is the 9th General Order?

To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the 10th General Order?

To salute all officers and Colors not cased. Signup and view all the answers

What is the 11th General Order?

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

What is the Sailor's Creed?

I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America, and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me. I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world. I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with honor, courage, and commitment. I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

General Orders of a Sentry

1st General Order: Take charge of the post and government property in view.
2nd General Order: Walk the post in a military manner, staying alert, and observing everything within sight and hearing.
3rd General Order: Report all violations of orders enforced.
4th General Order: Repeat all calls from posts farther from the guardhouse.
5th General Order: Quit the post only when properly relieved.
6th General Order: Receive, obey, and pass on orders from specified officers only.
7th General Order: Engage in conversation only in line of duty.
8th General Order: Raise the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
9th General Order: Call the Officer of the Deck for any instances not covered by instructions.
10th General Order: Salute all officers and Colors and Standards not cased.
11th General Order: Be watchful at night and during challenging times; challenge all persons near the post and allow no one to pass without authority.

Sailor's Creed

The creed emphasizes support and defense of the U.S. Constitution.
Commitment to obey orders from superiors is highlighted.
Represents the Navy's fighting spirit and legacy of defending freedom and democracy.
Service is characterized by honor, courage, and commitment.
Promotes excellence and fair treatment for all personnel.

Description

Test your knowledge of the 11 General Orders of the Navy with these flashcards. Each card presents a specific order along with its definition to help you memorize these important military protocols. Perfect for naval recruits and anyone interested in military training!

11 General Orders (Navy) Flashcards