General Orders for Sentries

What is the 1st General Order for Sentries?

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

• Report any suspicious activity to the commanding officer.

• Maintain a lookout for enemy forces at all times.

• Ensure all personnel are wearing proper identification.

What is the 4th General Order for Sentries?

• To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert.

• To quit my post only when properly relieved.

• To repeat all calls from any post more distant from the guardhouse or quarterdeck than my own.

• To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the commanding officer, officer of the day, and officers and petty officers of the watch.

What is the 7th General Order for Sentries?

• Talk to no one except in the line of duty.

• Always salute the officer of the day.

• Keep your weapon loaded at all times.

• Report all suspicious activity immediately.

What is the 5th General Order for Sentries?

• To remain at my post until properly relieved.

• To challenge all persons on or near my post.

• To quit my post only when properly relieved.

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

What is the 2nd General Order for Sentries?

• Stand at attention and salute all officers.

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

• Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

• Allow no one to pass without proper authority.

What is the 8th General Order for Sentries?

• Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

• Maintain silence in all situations.

• Report all suspicious activity immediately.

• Ensure all doors are locked at night.

What is the 9th General Order for Sentries?

• Call the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instructions.

• Stand guard at the designated post until properly relieved.

• Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

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

What is the 6th General Order for Sentries?

• 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.

• Ensure that all orders from the commanding officer are ignored unless they are written.

• Report any suspicious activity to the nearest officer immediately.

• Maintain a constant watch and report any changes in the environment.

What is the 11th General Order for Sentries?

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

• To keep my post clean and orderly at all times.

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

• To salute all officers and colors that pass my post.

What is the 3rd General Order for Sentries?

• Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

• Maintain silence in the presence of a superior officer.

• Allow no one to pass without proper authority.

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