11 General Orders Of Sentry Navy

Front 1

First Order of Sentry

Back 1

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

Front 2

Second Order of Sentry

Back 2

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

Front 3

Third Order of Sentry

Back 3

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce

Front 4

Fourth Order of Sentry

Back 4

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

Front 5

Fifth Order of Sentry

Back 5

To quit my post only when properly relieved

Front 6

Sixth Order of Sentry

Back 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

Front 7

Seventh Order of Sentry

Back 7

To talk to no one except in the line of duty

Front 8

Eighth Order of Sentry

Back 8

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder

Front 9

Ninth Order of Sentry

Back 9

To call the Officer of the Deck in any case no covered by instructions

Front 10

Tenth Order of Sentry

Back 10

To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased

Front 11

Eleventh Order of Sentry

Back 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