General Orders of the Sentry Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is General Order #1?

I will take charge of this post and all government property in view.

What is General Order #2?

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

What is General Order #3?

I will report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

What is General Order #4?

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

What is General Order #5?

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

What is General Order #6?

I will receive, obey and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all calls (orders) from the Commanding Officer, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the Deck (Day) and Officers and Petty Officers of the Watch only. Signup and view all the answers

What is General Order #7?

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

What is General Order #8?

I will raise the alarm in case of a fire or disorder. Signup and view all the answers

What is General Order #9?

I will call the Petty Officer of the Watch in any case not covered by instructions. Signup and view all the answers

What is General Order #10?

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

What is General Order #11?

I will 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 except with proper authority. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

General Orders of the Sentry

General Order #1: Responsible for all government property in view and must take charge of the post.
General Order #2: Maintain military demeanor while patrolling, staying alert to surroundings within sight and hearing.
General Order #3: Required to report any violations of orders being enforced.
General Order #4: Must repeat calls from posts that are farther away than your own.
General Order #5: Can only leave the post when officially relieved.
General Order #6: Obligated to receive, obey, and relay orders from designated superiors to the sentry who takes over duty.
General Order #7: Communication is limited to matters directly related to duty.
General Order #8: Required to raise an alarm in the event of fire or disorderly conduct.
General Order #9: Must notify the Petty Officer of the Watch for any situations not explicitly covered by instructions.
General Order #10: Required to salute all officers and non-cased colors and standards as a sign of respect.
General Order #11: Must be vigilant at night and during challenging times, challenging all individuals near the post, allowing passage only with proper authority.

Description

Test your knowledge of the General Orders of the Sentry with these flashcards designed for Navy Sea Cadets. Each card presents a specific order along with its definition, helping you memorize and understand these important military protocols.