Navy general orders and rank Questions

How many general orders are there?

• 10

• 11

• 12

• 13

What is the purpose of the general orders?

Why is it important for a sentry to stay alert?

What is the 7th 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, & officers and petty officers the watch only

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

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

• Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder

What is the 11th Order to the Sentry?

• Repeat all calls from posts more distant from the quarter-deck than my own

• Salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased

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

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

What is the fifth general order ?

• To quit my post only when I am not properly relieved

• Give up my post when I get hungry

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

• To quit my post only when properly relieved

What does the second general order require a sentry to do?

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

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

What is the fourth general order?

What is the first general order?

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

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

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

What actions should a sentry take upon noticing suspicious behavior?

• Alert the Officer of the deck

• Draw weapon

• Quit the post

• Ignore and look the other way