General Orders of a Sentry
1st General Order
To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
Port
Left
Position of Ribbons (Males)
1/4 inch above the left breast pocket, centered
Commander in Chief
President Donald J. Trump
Oldest Commissioned Ship in the Navy
USS Constitution
5th General Order
To quit my post only when properly relieved.
Starboard
Right
J-Bar (Position)
1 7/8 inch from the tip of the left collar, centered
Secretary of War
Mr. Peter Hegseth
Navy Colors
Blue and Gold
7th General Order
To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
Bulkhead
Wall
Anchor on Garrison cap
2 inches from the fore crease of the cover and 1 1/2 inch from the bottom of the cover
Secretary of the Navy
Mr. John Phelan
Birthday of the Navy
October 13th, 1775
6th General Order
To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the commanding officer, officer of the day, officers, and noncommissioned officers of the guard only.
Bow
Front part of ship
Rank (Position)
1 7/8 inch from the tip of the right collar, centered
Chief of Naval Operations
Admiral Daryl Caudle
Mascot of the Navy
Billy the Goat
11th General Order
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.
Aloft
Above or on top of deck
Nametag Position (Females)
6 1/4 inch downward, from the right front shoulder seam, centered
Senior Naval Science Instructor
CDR Brown
Father of the Navy
John Paul Jones