11 General Orders of a Sentry (USMC)

Questions and Answers

What is the First General Order of a Sentry?

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

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

To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

To walk my post in a military manner.

What is the Second General Order of a Sentry?

To repeat all calls more distant from the guardhouse.

To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing. (correct)

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

To receive and obey all orders.

What is the Third General Order of a Sentry?

To talk to no one except in the line of duty.

To call the Corporal of the Guard in any case not covered by instructions.

To be especially watchful at night.

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce. (correct)

What is the Fourth General Order of a Sentry?

To repeat all calls more distant from the guardhouse than my own. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Fifth General Order of a Sentry?

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

What is the Sixth General Order of a Sentry?

To 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 Seventh General Order of a Sentry?

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

What is the Eighth General Order of a Sentry?

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

What is the Ninth General Order of a Sentry?

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

What is the Tenth General Order of a Sentry?

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

What is the Eleventh General Order of a Sentry?

To be especially watchful at night and challenge all persons on or near my post. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

General Orders of a Sentry (USMC)

First General Order: Take charge of the post and all government property in view.
Second General Order: Maintain military posture while patrolling; stay alert and observe everything within sight or hearing.
Third General Order: Report all violations of orders that one is instructed to enforce.
Fourth General Order: Repeat all calls from more distant posts than one’s own.
Fifth General Order: Remain at post until properly relieved.
Sixth General Order: Receive, obey, and pass orders from superiors, including the Commanding Officer and Non-Commissioned Officers.
Seventh General Order: Engage in communication only related to duties, avoiding personal conversations.
Eighth General Order: Raise an alarm in case of fire or any disorder.
Ninth General Order: Summon the Corporal of the Guard for situations not explicitly covered by instructions.
Tenth General Order: Salute all officers and colors/standards, except when they are cased.
Eleventh General Order: Be particularly vigilant at night, challenge individuals near the post, and allow entry only to those with proper authority.

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Test your knowledge on the 11 General Orders of a Sentry in the United States Marine Corps. This quiz features definitions and key phrases to help you memorize each order effectively. Perfect for military personnel and enthusiasts alike.