Orders of the Sentry
Chain of Command
History
Ranks/Paygrades
Drill
100

The 10th Order of the Sentry

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

100

Mr. Bruce Nolan

The NJROTC Program Director

100

This country signed the official Instrument of Surrender aboard the USS Missouri on September 2, 1945.

Japan

100

Navy E-4

Petty Officer Third Class

100

At the command of "Open Ranks, March" the front rank takes ___ 30-inch step(s) forward, halts, and executes a dress right dress. 

Two 30-inch steps

200

The 3rd Order of the Sentry. 

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

200

The Secretary of the Navy

The Honorable Hung Cao

200

This is most powerful combatant ever put to sea.

USS Arleigh Burke DDG-51

200

Commander

Navy O-5

200

At the command of "Close Ranks, MARCH", the third rank takes ___ 30-inch step(s) to the front.

Two 30-inch steps

300

The 11th Order of the 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.

300

Vice Admiral Jeffrey Czerewko

The Chief of Naval Personnel

300

The birthday of the U.S. Army.

June 14th, 1775.

300

Navy E-7

Chief Petty Officer

300

This is order of precedence for all branches of the military in a color guard.

Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard

400

The 9th Order of the Sentry.

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

400

Commander, Naval Education & Training Command (NETC)

Rear Admiral Gregory Huffman

400

The birthday of the U.S. Navy

October 13th, 1775

400

Master Chief Petty Officer

E-9

400

At the position of parade rest, your feet are ___ apart.

12 inches

500

The 8th Order of the Sentry

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

500

Rear Admiral Matthew Pottenburgh

Commander, Naval Service Training Command (NSTC)

500

The birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps

November 10th, 1775

500

Marine Corps E-7

Gunnery Sergeant

500

Order Arms from left shoulder arms is a ___ count movement.

5-count