The 11 General Orders of the Sentry

A set of flashcards defining the 11 General Orders of the Sentry for military study and review.

1st General Order

To take charge of this post and all government property in view

2nd General Order

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

3rd General Order

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce

4th General Order

To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own

5th General Order

To quit my post only when properly relieved

6th General Order

To 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 General Order

To talk to no one except in the line of duty

8th General Order

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder

9th General Order

To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions

10th General Order

To salute all Officers and all colors and standards not cased

11th General Order

To 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 without proper authority