first five general orders

Question 1

What is the first general order of a sentinel?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What is the second general order of a sentinel?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What is the third general order of a sentinel?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What is the fourth general order of a sentinel?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What is the fifth general order of a sentinel?

Answer 5

To quit my post only when properly relieved.