Eleven General Orders Of Sentry

Front 1

First General Order of Sentry

Back 1

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

Front 2

Second General Order of Sentry

Back 2

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

Front 3

Third General Order of Sentry

Back 3

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

Front 4

Fourth General Order of Sentry

Back 4

To repeat all call from posts more distant from the Gaurd house than my own.

Front 5

Fifth General Order of Sentry

Back 5

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

Front 6

Sixth General 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 only.

Front 7

Seventh General Order of Sentry

Back 7

To talk to no one except in the line of duty.

Front 8

Eighth General Order of Sentry

Back 8

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

Front 9

Nineth General Order of Sentry

Back 9

To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.

Front 10

Tenth General Order of Sentry

Back 10

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

Front 11

Eleventh General 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.