11 General Orders

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

First Order Of The Sentry

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

Second Order Of The Sentry

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

Third Order Of The Sentry

To repeat all calls from any post more distant from the guardhouse than my own.

Fourth Order Of The Sentry

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

Fifth Order Of The Sentry

To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me of all orders from the commanding officer, command duty officer, officer of the deck, and officers and petty officers of the watch only.

Sixth Order Of The Sentry

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

Seventh Order Of The Sentry

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

Eighth Order Of The Sentry

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

Ninth Order Of The Sentry

To salute all officers and colors and standards not cased.

Tenth Order Of The Sentry

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.

Eleventh Order Of The Sentry