Navy General Orders of a Sentry

Cards · 55

1st General Order

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

2nd General Order

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

3rd General Order

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

4th General Order

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

5th General Order

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

6th General Order

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.

7th General Order

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

8th General Order

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

9th General Order

To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.

10th General Order

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

11th General Order

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.

1st General Order: Main responsibility

Taking charge of post and government property.

2nd General Order: Main responsibility

Walking the post in a military manner and staying alert.

3rd General Order: Main responsibility

Reporting all violations of orders.

4th General Order: Main responsibility

Repeating calls from more distant posts.

5th General Order: Main responsibility

Quitting post only when properly relieved.

6th General Order: Main responsibility

Receiving, obeying, and passing on orders from designated authorities.

7th General Order: Main responsibility

Talking to no one except in the line of duty.

8th General Order: Main responsibility

Giving the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

9th General Order: Main responsibility

Calling the Officer of the Deck when instructions do not cover a situation.

10th General Order: Main responsibility

Saluting officers, colors, and uncased standards.

11th General Order: Main responsibility

Challenging persons at night and verifying authority to pass.

Which General Order directs you to salute all officers?

10th General Order

Which General Order directs you to give the alarm in case of fire or disorder?

8th General Order

Which General Order directs you to quit your post only when properly relieved?

5th General Order

Which General Order directs you to talk to no one except in the line of duty?

7th General Order

Which General Order directs you to take charge of your post and all government property in view?

1st General Order

Which General Order directs you to call the Officer of the Deck in cases not covered by instructions?

9th General Order

Which General Order directs you to report all violations of orders you are instructed to enforce?

3rd General Order

Which General Order directs you to walk your post in a military manner?

2nd General Order

Which General Order directs you to repeat calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse?

4th General Order

Which General Order lists the specific authorities whose orders you must receive, obey, and pass on?

6th General Order

Which General Order governs night watchfulness and challenging procedures?

11th General Order

General Order 6: Authorized chain of command named verbatim

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

General Order 10: What items must be saluted besides officers?

All colors and standards not cased.

General Order 11: When must a sentry challenge persons?

At night, and during the time for challenging.

General Order 11: Who is allowed to pass?

No one without proper authority.

General Orders definition

Permanent, standardized standing orders that apply to all sentries at all times on watch.

Special Orders definition

Specific instructions governing a particular post, event, or limited duration.

Authority of a sentry derived from

The Commanding Officer through lawful naval regulations.

Definition of a post

The physical limits or designated area within which a sentry performs duty.

What constitutes being properly relieved?

Transferring all instructions, gear, and post responsibility to an authorized relief.

Standard challenging procedure phrase

Halt! Who goes there?

Procedure after challenger responds to Halt! Who goes there?

Advance one to be recognized.

Action when a group approaches a sentry post at night

Challenge the group, halt them, and advance only the senior member or one person.

Action when fire or disorder is observed on post

Sound the alarm immediately and report it to the Officer of the Deck.

Primary duty of a sentry

To protect personnel, property, and maintain order within post limits.

Deadly force definition

Force that a person uses causing, or that a person knows or should know would create a substantial risk of causing, death or serious bodily harm.

Circumstance permitting deadly force: Inherent right of

Self-defense and defense of other DoD personnel.

Circumstance permitting deadly force: Defense of others

Defense of non-DoD personnel to prevent serious bodily harm or death.

Circumstance permitting deadly force: Assets vital to national security

To prevent actual theft or sabotage of designated vital defense assets.

Circumstance permitting deadly force: Inherently dangerous property

To prevent actual theft or sabotage of inherently dangerous property such as weapons or explosives.

Circumstance permitting deadly force: Critical infrastructure

To prevent the sabotage or destruction of critical infrastructure designated vital to national security.

Circumstance permitting deadly force: Arrest or apprehension

To arrest or apprehend persons who have committed or attempted serious offenses involving deadly threat.

Circumstance permitting deadly force: Escape

To prevent escape of designated prisoners who pose imminent threat of death or serious harm.