11 Orders Of A Sentry

Front 1

First General Order

Back 1

Take charge of this post and all government property in view

Front 2

Second General Order

Back 2

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

Front 3

Third General Order

Back 3

Report of all Violations of Orders i am instructed to enforce

Front 4

Fourth General Order

Back 4

Repeat all calls farther from the guard house or quarterdeck than my own

Front 5

Fifth General Order

Back 5

Quit my post only when properly relieved

Front 6

Sixth General Order

Back 6

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

Front 7

Seventh General Order

Back 7

Talk to no one except in the line of the duty

Front 8

Eighth General Order

Back 8

Give alarm in case of fire or disorder

Front 9

Ninth General Order

Back 9

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

Front 10

Tenth General Order

Back 10

Salute all officers and colors standards not cased

Front 11

Eleventh General Order

Back 11

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