![]() ![]() Department of the Navy gives the General Orders for the U.S. The Navy Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NJROTC), Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) also use the following General Orders to the Sentry. Marine Corps, the main differences being the titles of positions referenced in the orders. The General Orders for Sentries are quite similar between the U.S. It is very common for a drill instructor or (after boot camp) an inspecting officer to ask a question such as, "What is your sixth general order?" and expect an immediate (and correct) reply. Also known as the 11 General Orders, the list is meant to cover any possible scenario a sentry might encounter on duty.Īll recruits learn these orders verbatim while at recruit training and are expected to retain the knowledge to use for the remainder of their military careers. ![]() While any guard posting has rules that may go without saying ("Stay awake," for instance), these orders are carefully detailed and particularly stressed in the U.S. Orders to Sentry is the official title of a set of rules governing sentry (guard or watch) duty in the United States Armed Forces. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.Rules governing sentry (guard or watch) duty in the US Armed Forces I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. ![]() If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy. I will make every effort to escape and to aid others to escape. If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist. I will never surrender of my own free will. I am prepared to give my life in their defense. I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. General Order 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. General Order 10: To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased. General Order 9: To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions. General Order 8: To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder. General Order 7: To talk to no one except in line of duty. General Order 6: 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 noncommissioned officers of the guard only. General Order 5: To quit my post only when properly relieved. General Order 4: To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own. General Order 3: To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce. General Order 2: To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing. General Order 1: To take charge of this post and all government property in view. ![]()
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