Navy Marine Sentry General Orders

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers the 11 General Orders to the Sentry and the required sounding off protocol for NJROTC cadets.

1st Order to the Sentry

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

2nd Order to the Sentry

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

3rd Order to the Sentry

Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

4th Order to the Sentry

Repeat all calls from any post more distant from the guard house or quarterdeck than my own.

5th Order to the Sentry

Quit my post only when properly relieved.

6th Order to the Sentry

Receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the commanding officer, command duty officer, officer of the deck, and officers and petty officers of the watch only.

7th Order to the Sentry

Talk to no one except in the line of duty.

8th Order to the Sentry

Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

9th Order to the Sentry

Call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.

10th Order to the Sentry

Salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

11th Order to the Sentry

Be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, challenge all persons on or near my post, and allow no one to pass without proper authority.

NJROTC Sound Off Requirement

All NJROTC cadets will sound off in a loud, clear voice when asked for a particular order, beginning and ending with 'Sir/Ma'am'.