NJROTC Orders to the Sentry

What is the first order to the sentry?

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

What is the second order to the sentry?

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

What is the third order to the sentry?

Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

What is the fourth order to the sentry?

Repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse or the quarterdeck than my own.

What is the fifth order to the sentry?

Quit my post only when properly relieved.

What is the sixth order to the sentry?

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

What is the seventh order to the sentry?

Talk to no one except in the line of duty.

What is the eighth order to the sentry?

Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

What is the nineth order to the sentry?

Call the corporal of the guard or officer of the deck in any case not covered by instructions.

What is the tenth order to the sentry?

Salute all officers, and all colors and standards not cased.

What is the eleventh order to the sentry?

Be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, challenge all persons on or near my post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.