Coast Guard Helmsman

GO 1

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

GO 2

To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.

GO 3

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

GO 4

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

GO 5

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

GO 6

To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the commanding officer, field officer of the day, officer of the day, and officers and petty officers of the watch.

GO 7

To talk to no one except in the line of duty.

GO 8

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

GO 9

To call the petty officer of the watch in any case not covered by instructions.

GO 10

To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

GO 11

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.

Coast Guard Core Values

HONOR, RESPECT, DEVOTION TO DUTY

Coast Guard Ethos

In Service to our Nation / With Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty / We protect / We defend / We save / We are Semper Paratus / We are the United States Coast Guard

Article VI

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.

Semper Paratus

From Aztec Shore to Arctic Zone,
To Europe and Far East,
The Flag is carried by our ships
In times of war and peace;
And never have we struck it yet
In spite of foemen's might,
Who cheered our crews and cheered again
For showing how to fight.



We're always ready for the call,
We place our trust in Thee.
Through surf and storm and howling gale,
High shall our purpose be.
"Semper Paratus" is our guide,
Our fame, our glory too.
To fight to save or fight and die,
Aye! Coast Guard we are for you!

Oath of Enlistment

"I, ____________________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God."