General Tips
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General Order 10
11 General Orders of Sentries
General Order 10
To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
General Order 11
11 General Orders of Sentries
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 9
11 General Orders of Sentries
General Order 9
To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions.
General Order 8
11 General Orders of Sentries
General Order 8
To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
Neckerchief
When storing your neckerchief, tie a black string around the middle of the folds to keep it neat and creased.
Navy Rating Badges
Check out http://www.chinfo.navy.mil/navpalib/ratings/navrate.html for the website on Enlisted Ratings: Insignia and Duties
General Order 2
11 General Orders for Sentries
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
11 General Orders for Sentries
General Order 1
To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
General Order 4
11 General Orders of Sentries
General Order 4
To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.
General Order 7
11 General Orders of Sentries
General Order 7
To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
Military Discounts
Ask around at businesses you frequent if they offer a military discount. Most in larger military communities offer at least 10% off for military members. It never hurts to ask and save a little money here and there.
General Order 3
11 General Orders for Sentries
General Order 3
To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
General Order 5
11 General Orders of Sentries
General Order 5
To quit my post only when properly relieved.
General Order 6
11 General Orders of Sentries
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.
