ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is the mission of the Navy? - CORRECT ANSWER Mission of the Navy, to recruit, train,
equip, and organize to deliver combat ready Naval forces to Win conflicts and wars while maintaining
security and deterrence through sustained forward presence.
What are the Navy Core Values? - CORRECT ANSWER Honor, Courage, and Commitment.
What are the Chief of Naval Operations Core Attributes? - CORRECT ANSWER Integrity,
Accountability, Initiative, Toughness.
What is the FIRST article of the code of conduct? - CORRECT ANSWER I am an American,
fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in
their defense.
What is the SECOND article of the code of conduct? - CORRECT ANSWER I will never
surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command
while they still have the means to resist.
What is the THIRD article of the code of conduct? - CORRECT ANSWER If I am captured, I
will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to
escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
What is the FOURTH article of the code of conduct? - CORRECT ANSWER If I become a
prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in
any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will
obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.
What is the FIFTH article of the code of conduct? - CORRECT ANSWER When questioned,
should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of
birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or
written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.
, What is the SIXTH article of the code of conduct? - CORRECT ANSWER I will never forget
that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the
principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.
What is the FIRST general order of a Sentry? - CORRECT ANSWER Take charge of this post
and all government property in view.
What is the SECOND general order of a Sentry? - CORRECT ANSWER Walk my post in a
military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or
hearing.
What is the THIRD general order of a Sentry? - CORRECT ANSWER Report all violations of
orders I am instructed to enforce.
What is the FOURTH general order of a Sentry? - CORRECT ANSWER Repeat all calls from
any post more distant from the guardhouse than my own.
What is the FIFTH general order of a Sentry? - CORRECT ANSWER Quit my post only when
properly relieved.
What is the SIXTH general order of a Sentry? - CORRECT ANSWER 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.
What is the SEVENTH general order of a Sentry? - CORRECT ANSWER Talk to no one
except in the line of duty.
What is the EIGHTH general order of a Sentry? - CORRECT ANSWER Give the alarm in case
of fire or disorder.
What is the NINTH general order of a Sentry? - CORRECT ANSWER Call the Officer of the
Deck in any case not covered by instructions.
What is the TENTH general order of a Sentry? - CORRECT ANSWER Salute all officers and
all colors and standards not cased.