Regimental Badge

65th (2nd Yorkshire North Riding) Regiment of Foot

Regimental Badge

How to Post Sentry

When a soldier is posted on sentry duty, he performs the following actions:

1   When posted at sentry he first stands at The Shoulder.
2   As soon as the officer or sergeant who put him on duty is out of sight, he comes to The Support.
3   After a period of time he may stand at The Support, At Ease.
4   When challenging someone he doesn't know, he comes to The Port
5   If approached by an officer, he comes back to The Shoulder

 

The Positions

The Shoulder

the Support

Port Arms

The Shoulder

The Support

The Support
At Ease

The Port

 

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