ORDERS OF THE SENTRY
1
Take Charge of this post and all government property in view.
Naval Science Instructor (NSI)
GySGT J. Caputi, USMC Ret.
E-1
Seaman Recruit
E-1
Pvt Private
1
Know yourself and seek self-improvement.
O-1
Ensign
O-1
2ndLt Second Lieutenant
2
Walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
Senior Naval Science Instructor (SNSI)
LCDR Steven Borbely, USN Ret.
E-2
Seaman Apprentice
E-2
PFC Private First Class
2
Be technically proficient.
O-2
O-2
1stLt First Lieutenant
3
Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
Area 4 Manager
Commander Jimmie Miller United States Navy Retired
E-3
Seaman
E-3
LCpl Lance Corporal
3
Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.
O-3
Lieutenant
O-3
Captain
4
Repeat all calls from posts more distant from the quarterdeck than my own.
Principal of G Holmes Braddock
E-4
PO3 Petty Officer Third Class
Cpl Corporal
4
Make sound and timely decisions.
O-4
Lieutenant Commander
O-4
Major
US Marine Corps Birthday
November 10, 1775
5
Quit my post only when properly relieved.
Naval Service Training Command (NSTC)
Rear Admiral Milton J. Sands III
E-5
PO2 Petty Officer Second Class
E-5
Sgt Sergeant
5
Set the example.
O-5
CDR Commander
O-5
LtCol Lieutenant Colonel
Marine Corps Motto
Semper Fidelis
6
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.
Naval Education and Training Command (CNET/NETC)
Rear Admiral Kyle J. Cozad United States Navy
E-6
PO1 Petty Officer First Class
E-6
SSgt Staff Sergeant
6
Know your people and look out for their well-being.
O-6
Captain
O-6
Colonel
US Navy Birthday
October 13, 1775
7
Talk to no one except on the line of duty.
Master Chief of the Navy (MCPON)
MCPON Russell L. Smith
E-7
E-7
GySgt Gunnery Sergeant
7
Keep your workers informed.
O-7
RDML Rear Admiral (Lower half)
O-7
BGen Brigadier General
U.S. Navy Core Values
Honor, Courage, Commitment
8
Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)
Admiral John M. Richardson United States Navy
E-8
SCPO Senior Chief Petty Officer
E-8
MSgt Master Sergeant
1stSgt First Sergeant
8
Develop a sense of responsibility in your workers.
O-8
Rear Admiral (upper half)
O-8
Major General
9
Call the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instructions.
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV)
The Honorable Richard V. Spencer
E-9
MCPO Master Chief Petty Officer
E-9
MGySgt Master Gunnery Sergeant
9
Ensure that tasks are understood, supervised and accomplished.
O-9
Vice Admiral
Lieutenant General
Salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
Secretary of Defense (SECDEF)
Dr. Mark T. Esper
CMC
Command Master Chief
SgtMaj
Sergeant Major E-9
10
Train as a team
O-10
Admiral
General
11
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.
President of the United States
The Honorable Donald J. Trump
MCPON
SgtMajMarCor
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
11
Use the full capabilities of your organization.
DAILY DOUBLE
O-11
When is this used?
FADM Fleet Admiral
War time only
DAILY DOUBLE
Commander of the Marine Corps
General Robert B. Neller