Eleven General Orders Of The Sentry! Quiz

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    Seventh-order to the sentry.

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Eleven General Orders of The Sentry are the orders that sentries in the navy are expected to live by as they carry out their duty. Do you know the sentry plays the major role of a lookout, and his utmost duty is to report any change they see in the environment he is surveying as prompt as possible? Take this test and see how well you know the general orders.

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    First-order to the sentry.

    Explanation
    This is the correct answer because it accurately reflects the given statement and instruction. It instructs the individual to assume control of the specified post and all government property that is visible. This response demonstrates a clear understanding of the given command.

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    Fifth-order to the sentry.

    Explanation
    The given answer, "Quit my post only when properly relieved," is the correct one because it follows the pattern and structure of the given phrase, "Fifth-order to the sentry." Both phrases are constructed with a verb followed by a possessive pronoun, an object, and an adverbial phrase. Therefore, "Quit my post only when properly relieved" is the only option that matches this pattern and maintains the coherence of the sentence.

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    Eighth-order to the sentry.

    Explanation
    The given statement "Eighth-order to the sentry" is not a complete sentence and does not provide any information or context. However, the following statement "Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder" is a clear and complete instruction, indicating that the sentry should sound the alarm if there is a fire or disorder.

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    Ninth-order to the sentry.

    Explanation
    This answer is correct because it follows the given instruction to "Call the Corporal of the Guard or Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions." This means that if there is a situation that is not addressed in the instructions, the appropriate action is to contact either the Corporal of the Guard or the Officer of the Deck for further guidance or assistance.

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    Second-order to the sentry.

    Explanation
    This answer is correct because it accurately restates the given instruction to "Walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing." The answer includes all the key elements of the original instruction and does not add or omit any information.

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    Third-order of the sentry.

    Explanation
    The given statement "Third-order of the sentry" does not provide any meaningful information or context. However, the answer "Report all violations I am instructed to enforce" can be inferred as the correct choice because it aligns with the idea of following instructions and reporting any violations that the person is instructed to enforce.

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    Eleventh-order to the sentry.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is a restatement of the given instruction. It emphasizes the importance of being vigilant at night and during the challenging period, and emphasizes the need to challenge and not allow anyone to pass without proper authority. This answer accurately reflects the main point of the original instruction.

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    Fourth-order to the sentry.

    Explanation
    This answer suggests that the speaker should repeat any calls that come from a post that is farther away from the guard house or the quarterdeck than their own post. This implies that the speaker is responsible for relaying important information or messages from more distant posts to ensure that they are heard and understood by the appropriate authorities.

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    Tenth-order to the sentry.

    Explanation
    The given phrase "Tenth-order to the sentry" is a command that instructs the sentry to salute. The subsequent statement "Salute all officers and all colours and standards not cased" provides further clarification on who the sentry should salute. The phrase emphasizes that the sentry should salute all officers, as well as all colours and standards that are not cased. This means that the sentry should show respect by saluting any officers they come across, as well as any flags or military standards that are being displayed and not covered.

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    Sixth-order to the sentry.

    Explanation
    The given answer is the correct response for the question. It accurately states that the sentry should receive, obey, and pass on all orders from specific individuals, including the Commanding Officer, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the Day, Officer of the Deck, and Officers and Petty Officers of the Watch. This implies that the sentry should not take orders from anyone else, ensuring a clear chain of command and maintaining security protocols.

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