The Eleven General Orders Of The Navy

Front 1

First General Order

Back 1

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

Front 2

Second General Order

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 General Order

Back 3

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

Front 4

Fourth General Order

Back 4

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

Front 5

Fifth General Order

Back 5

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

Front 6

Sixth General Order

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

Back 7

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

Front 8

Eighth General Order

Back 8

To give the alarm in the case of fire or disorder.

Front 9

Ninth General Order

Back 9

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

Front 10

Tenth General Order

Back 10

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

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Eleventh General Order

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.