The Eleven General Orders of Sentry!

What is the first general order of a sentry?

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

What is the second general order of a sentry?

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

What is the third general order of a sentry?

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

What is the fourth general order of a sentry?

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

What is the fifth general order of a sentry?

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

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, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the Deck, and Officers and Petty Officers of the Watch only.

What is the seventh general order of a sentry?

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

What is the eighth general order of a sentry?

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

What is the ninth general order of a sentry?

To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions.

What is the tenth general order of a sentry?

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

What is the eleventh general order of a sentry?

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.