Navy 1-6 General Orders of the Sentry

First General order

Second General Order

Third General Order

Fourth General Order

Fifth General Order

Sixth General Order: __ _______, obey and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the commanding officer, field officer of the day, officer of the day and officers and petty officers of the watch.

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Seventh General Order: __ ____ to no one except in the line of duty.

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What is the 3rd Order to the Sentry?

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

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

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

• Salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

What is the 1st order to the sentry?

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

• 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.

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

• Quit my post only when properly relieved.

What is the 2nd Order to the Sentry?

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

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

• 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.

• Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

• Quit my post only when properly relieved.