11 General Orders

Memory Aids are in italics

1. Take charge of this post and all government property in view.

"1st thing a cadet does is take charge."

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

"Two feet to walk"

3. Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

"Bang on the hatch 3 times to Report on board"

4. Repeat all calls from any post more distant from the quarterdeck than my own.

"2x2=4. Repeat 2 to get 4"

5. Quit my post only when properly relieved.

"9-5 work day"

6. Receive, obey and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the Commanding Officer, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the Deck, and Officers and Petty Officers of the Watch only.

"There are "6" names in the list"

7. Talk to no one except in the line of duty.

"Silent seven"

8. Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

"Disorderly eight"

9. Call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.

"Call 911"

10. Salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased. "

"Perfect 10/salute"

11. Be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, challenge all persons on or near my post and allow no one to pass without proper authority.

"11 o'clock at night"