First General Order of a Sentry

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

Second General Order of a Sentry

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

Third General Order of a Sentry

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

Fourth General Order of a Sentry

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

Fifth General Order of a Sentry

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

Sixth General Order of a Sentry

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.

Seventh General Order of a Sentry

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

Eighth General Order of a Sentry

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

Nineth General Order of a Senty

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

Tenth General Order of a Sentry

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

Eleventh General Order of a Sentry

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.