General Orders

General Order 1

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

General Order 2

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

General Order 3

to report all violations of orders that I am instructed to enforce

General Order 4

to repeat all calls more distant from the guardhouse or quarterdeck than my own

General Order 5

to quit my post only when properly relieved

General Order 6

to receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me of all my orders, commanding officer, commanding duty officer, officer of the deck, officers and petty officers of the watch

General Order 7

to talk to no one except in the line of duty

General Order 8

to give the alarm in case of fire or disorder

General Order 9

to call the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instructions

General Order 10

to salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased

General Order 11

to 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