General Orders for Sentries

Front

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

Back

General Order 1

Front

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

Back

General Order 2

Front

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

Back

General Order 3

Front

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

Back

General Order 4

Front

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

Back

General Order 5

Front

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.

Back

General Order 6

Front

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

Back

General Order 7

Front

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

Back

General Order 8

Front

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

Back

General Order 9

Front

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

Back

General Order 10