General Orders For Sentries Quiz! Test
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The third general order requires sentries to _____________ all violations of orders they are instructed to enforce.
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Repeat
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Report
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Record
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Relay
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Below is Trivia Quiz on General Orders for Sentries! These are orders that people in the navy are expected to know and are asked to recite them by their superiors until they know them by heart and follow them to the letter. Want to test out how ready you are for the next time you are asked to state them? See moreTake this test and see if you remember them all.
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How many General Orders are there?
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10
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11
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12
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15
Correct Answer
A. 11Explanation
There are 11 General Orders.Rate this question:
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According to the fifth general order, you can quit your post only when _____________
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Promptly relieved
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Properly relieved
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Pleasantly surprised
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Properly released
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A. Properly relievedExplanation
According to the fifth general order, you can quit your post only when properly relieved. This means that you are not allowed to leave your assigned position unless someone else has been officially assigned to take over your duties. Proper relief ensures that there is no gap in security or responsibility, maintaining the effectiveness and continuity of the task at hand.Rate this question:
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What is the first general order?
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To take charge of the post and all military property on sight.
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To take charge of this post and all government property in view
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To walk this post in a military manner
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To hang around the post and look important
Correct Answer
A. To take charge of this post and all government property in viewExplanation
The first general order is to take charge of this post and all government property in view. This means that the individual is responsible for assuming control of their assigned post and ensuring the safety and security of all government property within their line of sight. This order emphasizes the importance of accountability and protection of government assets.Rate this question:
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To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder is the ____________ general order.
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Fourth
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Sixth
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Eighth
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Tenth
Correct Answer
A. EighthExplanation
The correct answer is "Eighth". In military or security contexts, general orders are a set of instructions given to personnel to ensure order and safety. The eighth general order specifically states that one should give the alarm in case of fire or disorder. This order emphasizes the importance of promptly alerting others in dangerous situations to prevent harm or chaos.Rate this question:
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According to the eleventh general order, what should sentries be at night?
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Especially alert
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Especially wishful
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Especially watchful
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Especially wonderful
Correct Answer
A. Especially watchfulExplanation
The correct answer is "especially watchful" because the eleventh general order states that sentries should be particularly vigilant and observant during the night. Being watchful is crucial to ensure the safety and security of the area they are guarding, as it is typically harder to detect potential threats in the darkness. Therefore, sentries need to be extra cautious and attentive during their night shift.Rate this question:
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Which general order requires all sentries "to talk to no one except in the line of duty"?
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First
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Third
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Fifth
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Seventh
Correct Answer
A. SeventhExplanation
The correct answer is Seventh. The seventh general order requires all sentries to talk to no one except in the line of duty. This means that they should only engage in conversation with individuals if it is directly related to their duty as a sentry, such as giving instructions or receiving important information. Talking to anyone else, even casually, is not permitted according to this order.Rate this question:
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The second general order requires you to walk your post:
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In a military manner observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
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With a positive attitude.
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Until the cows come home.
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In a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
Correct Answer
A. In a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.Explanation
The second general order requires individuals to walk their post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing. This means that they must maintain a vigilant and attentive attitude while patrolling their designated area, ensuring that they are aware of any activities or events that occur within their line of sight or hearing range. It emphasizes the importance of being alert and observant to maintain the security and safety of the surroundings.Rate this question:
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The fourth general order says you must " ____________ all calls from posts more distant from the ____________ than my own."
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Report...guardhouse
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Repeat...white house
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Report...out house
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Repeat...guard house
Correct Answer
A. Repeat...guard houseExplanation
The fourth general order states that one must "repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than my own." This means that if someone at a post farther away from the guard house makes a call, it is the responsibility of the person at the closer post to repeat that call so that it can be heard clearly at the guard house.Rate this question:
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The sixth general order requires you to receive, obey and pass on all orders to whom?
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The sentry who relieves you
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The commanding officer
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Officer of the Day
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Officers and NCOs of the guard
Correct Answer
A. The sentry who relieves youExplanation
The sixth general order requires you to receive, obey, and pass on all orders to the sentry who relieves you. This means that when you are relieved from your duty as a sentry, it is your responsibility to inform the incoming sentry about any orders or instructions that have been given to you during your shift. By passing on these orders, you ensure that there is a smooth transition of information and that the incoming sentry is aware of any important tasks or responsibilities that need to be carried out.Rate this question:
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The ninth general order requires you to ____________ the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions.
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Alert
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Inform
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Call
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Contact
Correct Answer
A. CallExplanation
The ninth general order requires you to call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions. This means that if there is a situation or scenario that is not specifically addressed in the instructions, you are expected to contact or notify the corporal of the guard. This ensures that the appropriate authority is made aware of the situation and can provide guidance or make decisions accordingly.Rate this question:
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