Orders OF the Sentry
Orders of the Sentry 2
Navy Enlisted Ranks
Marine Corps Enlisted Ranks
Uniform Regs
100

What is the First Order of the Sentry?

Take charge of this post and all government property in view.

100

What is the Eighth Order of the Sentry?

Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

100

What is an E-3 in the Navy?

Seaman

100

What is an E-2 in the Marine Corps?

Private First Class

100

What is the regulation for female fingernails?

Fingernails shall not exceed 1/4 inch measured from the fingertip. They shall be kept clean. Nail polish may be worn, but colors shall be conservative and complement the skin tone.

200

What is the Second Order of the Sentry?

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

200

What is the Ninth Order of the Sentry?

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

200

What is an E-8 in the Navy?

Senior Chief Petty Officer

200

What is an E-6 in the Marine Corps?

Staff Sergeant

200

What is the regulation for Wristwatch/Bracelet for males and females?

One of each is authorized but no ankle bracelets.

300

What is the Third Order of the Sentry?

Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

300

What is the Tenth Order of the Sentry?

Salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

300

What is an E-5 in the Navy?

Petty Officer Second Class

300

What is an E-8 in the Marine Corps?

Master Sergeant (MSgt) or First Sergeant (1stSgt)

300

What is the regulation for Earrings/Studs for males?

Not authorized in the ear, nose, eyebrows, tongue, lips, or other areas of the face or body visible to the naval science instructor.

400

What is the Fourth Order of the Sentry?

Repeat all calls from any post more distant from the guard house or quarterdeck than my own.

400

What is the Seventh Order of the Sentry?

Talk to no one except in the line of duty.

400

What is an E-9 in the Navy?

Master Chief Petty Officer

400

What is an E-9 in the Marine Corps?

Master Gunnery Sergeant (MGySgt) or Sergeant Major (SgtMaj)

400

What is the regulation for Earrings/Studs for females?

One per ear, centered on the earlobe. Must be a small gold or silver ball (post or screw on). Studs are not authorized in the nose, eyebrows, tongue, lips, or other areas of the face or body visible to the naval science instructor.

500

What is the Sixth Order of the Sentry?

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.

500

What is the Eleventh Order of the Sentry?

Be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, challenge all persons on or near my post, and allow no one to pass without proper authority.

500

What is an E-6 in the Navy?

Petty Officer First Class

500

What is an E-4 in the Marine Corps?

Corporal

500

What is the regulation for Necklaces for males and females?

Authorized, but shall not be visible.

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