NROTC CODES & ORDERS QUAL PACKET

Military Code of Conduct 1.

I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

Military Code of Conduct 2.

I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.

Military Code of Conduct 3.

If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

Military Code of Conduct 4.

If I become a prisoner of war I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them in every way.

Military Code of Conduct 5.

When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.

Military Code of Conduct 6.

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.

General Order of a Sentry 1.

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

General Orders of a Sentry 2.

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

General Orders of a Sentry 3.

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce

General Orders of a Sentry 4.

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

General Orders of a Sentry 5.

To quit my post only when properly relieved

General Orders of a Sentry 6.

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.

General Orders of a Sentry 7.

To talk to no one except in the line of duty

General Orders of a Sentry 8.

To give the alarm min case of fire or disorder

General Orders of a Sentry 9.

To call the Officer of the Deck (Corporal of the Guard) in any case not covered by instructions

General Orders of a Sentry 10.

To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased

General Orders of a Sentry 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