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1st order of the sentries

Take charge of this post and all government property in view.

2nd

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

3rd

Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

4th

Repeat all calls from posts farther away from the guardhouse or quarterdeck than my own.

5th

Quit my post only when properly relieved.

6th

Receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the Commanding Officer, Officer of the Deck, and officers and non-commissioned officers of the guard only.

7th

Talk to no one except in the line of duty.

8th

Give the Alarm in case of Fire or disorder

9th

Call the officer of the deck in case not covered by instructions.

10th

Salute all officers and colors and standards not cased.

11th

Be especially watchful at night, and, during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post.

I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed.

Alfa

I am taking in, discharging, or carrying dangerous cargo.

Bravo

"Yes" or "affirmative".

Charlie

I am maneuvering with difficulty; keep clear.

Delta

I am directing my course to starboard.

Echo

I am disabled; communicate with me.

On aircraft carriers: Flight Operations underway

Foxtrot

I require a pilot.

Golf

I have a pilot on board

Hotel

Navy meaning: Coming Alongside. International meaning: I am directing my course to port

India

I am on fire and have dangerous cargo; keep clear.

Juliet

I wish to communicate with you.

Kilo

You should stop your vessel immediately

Lima

My vessel is stopped; making no way.

Mike

No or negative.

November

Man overboard

Oscar

All personnel return to ship; proceeding to sea (In port).

Papa

Navy meaning: Boat recall; all boats return to ship. International meaning: Ship meets health regulations; request clearance into port.

Quebec

Navy meaning: Preparing to replenish (At sea). Ready duty ship (In port). International meaning: none

Romeo

Navy meaning: Conducting flag hoist drill. International meaning: Moving astern.

Sierra

Navy meaning: Do not pass ahead of me. International meaning: Keep clear; engaged in trawling.

Tango

You are running into danger.

Uniform

I require assistance.

Victor

I require medical assistance.

Whiskey

Stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals.

XRay

Navy meaning: Ship has visual communications duty. International meaning: I am dragging anchor.

Yankee

I require a tug.

Zulu

E1

Seaman Recruit

E2

Seaman Apprentice

E3

Seaman

E4

Petty Officer Third Class

E5

Petty Officer Second Class

E6

Petty Officer First Class

E7

Chief Petty Officer

E8

Senior Chief Petty Officer

E9

Master Chief Petty Officer

O1

Ensign

O2

Lieutenant Junior Grade

O3

Lieutenant (LT)

O4

Lieutenant Commander

O5

Commander (CDR)

O6

Captain (CAPT)

O7

Rear Admiral Lower Half

O8

Rear Admiral Upper Half

O9

Vice Admiral

O10

Admiral

O11 (war time only)

Fleet Admiral

President

Hon. Donald J Trump

Vice President

Hon. James D Vance

Sec. of Defense

Hon. Peter Hegseth

Sec of Navy

Hon. John Phelan

Chief of Naval Ops

Admiral Lisa Franchetti

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy

Hon. James Honea

NETC Commander

Rear Admiral Czerewko

NSTC Commander

Rear Admiral Pottenburgh