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What is the primary duty of a sentry, according to the instructions?
What is the primary duty of a sentry, according to the instructions?
A sentry is required to salute only officers and colors and standards that are not cased.
A sentry is required to salute only officers and colors and standards that are not cased.
True (A)
What is the sentry's primary method of communication with other personnel?
What is the sentry's primary method of communication with other personnel?
Verbal communication.
A sentry is instructed to ______ all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than their own.
A sentry is instructed to ______ all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than their own.
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Match the sentry's responsibilities with their corresponding actions:
Match the sentry's responsibilities with their corresponding actions:
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Study Notes
Sentry Duty Responsibilities
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Post Control: Take charge of the designated post and all government property.
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Post Procedures: Walk the post in a military manner, maintaining vigilance and observing everything within sight and hearing range of their post.
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Reporting Violations: Report any breaches of orders expected by the sentry.
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Relaying Messages: Repeat calls/communications from more distant posts than their own.
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Relief Procedures: Leave the post only when relieved by another sentry properly.
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Order Transmission: Receive, obey, and transmit all orders from the commanding officer, command duty officer, officer of the deck, and officers and petty officers of the watch to their relief sentry.
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Communication Limits: Refrain from speaking to anyone except when on official duty.
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Emergency Response: Initiate an alarm in the event of a fire or disturbance and call the officer of the deck if encountering situations not covered in current instructions.
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Saluting: Salute all officers and all colors and standards that are not cased.
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Nighttime Vigilance: Exercise heightened vigilance during nighttime hours.
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Challenging Procedures: During challenging periods, challenge all persons near the post denying passage to anyone without proper authority.
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This quiz tests your knowledge on the responsibilities and procedures of military sentries. Understand post control, reporting violations, and communication protocols that are crucial for maintaining security. Are you ready to become a vigilant sentry?
