Navy practice

Sailors Creed

I am a united states sailor I will support and defend the constitution of the united states of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me I represent the fighting spirit of the navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world I proudly serve my country’s navy combat team with honor, courage , and commitment I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all

What does “Honor” mean in the navy

“I will bear true faith and allegiance“

What does “Courage” mean in the navy

“I will support and defend”

What does “Commitment” mean in the navy

“I will obey the orders”

1st General Order

My first general order is to take charge of this post and all government property in view

2nd general order

My second general order is 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

My third general order is to report all violations of orders i am instructed to enforce

4th general order

My fourth general order is to repeat all calls from post more distant from the guard house than my own

5th general order

My fifth general order is to quit my post only when properly relieved

6th general order

My sixth general order is to 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

7th general order

My seventh general order is to talk to no one except in the line of duty

8th general order

my eighth general order is to give the alarm in case of fire or disorder

9th general order

My ninth general order is to call the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instructions

10th general order

My tenth general order is to salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased

11th general order

my eleventh general order is 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

RTC maxim

“I will not lie, cheat or steal nor tolerate those among us who do”

Mission of the navy

The Mission of the Navy is to maintain, train and equip combat ready naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintain freedom of the seas.