11 General Orders Of The Sentry

Front 1

General Order #1

Back 1

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

Front 2

General Order #2

Back 2

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

Front 3

General Order #3

Back 3

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce

Front 4

General Order #4

Back 4

To repeat a calls from post more distant from the guardhouse than my own

Front 5

General Order #5

Back 5

To quit my post only when properly relieved

Front 6

General Order #6

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

General Order #7

Back 7

To talk to no one except in the line of duty

Front 8

General Order #8

Back 8

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder

Front 9

General Order #9

Back 9

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

Front 10

General Order #10

Back 10

To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased

Front 11

General Order #11

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.