Define These General Orders for Sentries Flashcards

These flash card will cover: general knowledge, weapon info, COC, troop leading acronym, 5-P Order, fire team formation, land nav, and USMC history. Reference: Officer Selection Station Buffalo Recruiting Station. (n.a.). Officer Canadidate School Study Guide. Retrieved from http://www.buffalomarines.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/OCS-Study-Guide.pdf

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Cards In This Set

Front Back
1st General Orders
To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
2nd General Order
To walk my post in a military manner keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
3rd General Order
To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
4th General Order
To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.
5th General Order
To quit my post only when properly relieved.
6th General Order
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 non-commissioned officers of the guard only.
7th General Order
To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
8th General Order
To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
9th General Order
To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions.
10th General Order
To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
11th General Order
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.
Marine Corps Leadership Principles
1. Know yourself and seek self-improvement.
2. Be technically and tactically proficient.
3. Develop a sense of responsibility among your subordinates.
4. Make sound and timely decisions.
5. Set the example.
6. Know your Marines and look out for their welfare.
7. Keep your Marines informed.
8. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.
9. Ensure tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished.
10. Train your Marines as a team.
11. Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities.
Marine Corps Leadership Traits

**Hint: JJ DID TIE BUCKLE**
J - Judgment
J - Justice

D - Dependability
I - Integrity
D - Decisiveness

T - Tact
I - Initiative
E - Enthusiasm

B - Bearing
U - Unselfishness
C - Courage
K - Knowledge
L - Loyalty
E - Endurance
Question 14
Weapon Information: M16A2 5.56 Rifle
Length: 39.63 inches
Weight: 7.78lbs

Maximum Effective Range:
-area target: 800 meters
-poit target: 550 meters

Muzzle Velocity: 853 meters per second
Rate of fire:
-cyclic: 800 rounds per minute
-sustained: 12-15 round

Magazine Capacity: 30 rounds
M16A2 5.56 Rifle Features

**Hint: LM-GAS**
Features: (LM-GAS) The M16A2 5.56mm rifle is a Lightweight, Magazine-fed, Gas-operated, Air-cooled, Shoulder weapon