11 General Orders of a Sentry flashcards

Terms	Definitions
1. To take charge of this post	and all government property in view.
2. To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert,	and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
3. To report all violations of orders	I am instructed to enforce.
4. To repeat all calls from posts more distant	from the guard house than my own.
5. To quit my post only	when properly relieved.
6. 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.
7. To talk to no one	except in the line of duty.
8. To give the alarm	in case of fire or disorder.
9. To call the Officer of the Deck	in any case not covered by instructions.
10. To salute all officers	and all colors and standards not cased.
11. 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.