Orders of the Sentry
What is the 1st order of the Sentry?
Take charge of this post and all government property in view.
What is the 4th order of the Sentry?
Repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse or quarterdeck than my own.
What is the 3rd order of the Sentry?
Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
What is the 9th order of the Sentry?
Call the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instructions.
What is the 5th order of the Sentry?
To quit my post only when properly relieved.
What is the 7th order of the sentry?
Talk to no one except in the line of duty.
What is the 6th 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.
What is the 10th order of the Sentry?
Salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
What is the 2nd 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.
What is the 8th order of the sentry?
Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.