Coast Guard General Orders

First General Order

To take charge of this post and all government property in view

Second 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

Third general order

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce

Fourth general order

To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own

Fifth general order

To quit my post only when properly relieved

Sixth 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 noncommissioned officers of the guard only

Seventh general order

To talk to no one except in the line of duty

Eighth General Order

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder

Ninth General Order

To call the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instructions

Tenth General Order

To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased

Eleventh General order

To 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