Navy General Orders

1st Order of Sentry

Take charge of this post and all government property in view

2nd Order of Sentry

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

3rd Order of Sentry

Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce

4th Order of Sentry

Repeat all calls from any post more distant from the guardhouse or quarterdeck than my own

5th Order of Sentry

Quit my post only when properly relieved

6th Order of Sentry

Receive, obey, and pass onto the sentry who relives my all orders from the Commanding Officer, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the Deck, and Officers and Petty Officers of the watch only.

7th Order of Sentry

Talk to no one except in the line of duty

8th Order of Sentry

Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder

9th Order of Sentry

Call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions

10th Order of Sentry

Salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

11th Order of 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.