The 11 General Orders for a Sentry

1. To take charge of this post 

and all government property in view. 



2. To walk my post in a military manner, 

keeping always on the alert, 

and observing everything that takes place 

within sight or hearing. 



3. To report all violations of orders 

I am instructed to enforce. 



4. To repeat all calls from posts 

more distant from the guard house than my own. 



5. To quit my post only when properly relieved. 



6. To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry 

who relieves me, all orders from the 

commanding officer, officer of the day, 

and officers and noncommissioned officers 

of the guard only. 



7. To talk to no one except in the line of duty. 



8. To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder. 



9. To call the corporal of the guard in any case 

not covered by instructions. 



10. To salute all officers and all colors 

and all standards not cased. 



11. 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.





Navy Version



1. To take charge of this post 

and all government property in view. 



2. To walk my post in a military manner, 

keeping always on the alert, 

and observing everything that takes place 

within sight or hearing. 



3. To report all violations of orders 

I am instructed to enforce. 



4. To repeat all calls from posts 

more distant from the guard house than my own. 



5. To quit my post only when properly relieved. 



6. To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry 

who relieves me, all orders from the 

commanding officer, officer of the day, 

and officers and petty officers 

of the guard only. 



7. To talk to no one except in the line of duty. 



8. To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder. 



9. To call the petty officer of the watch

in any case not covered by instructions. 



10. To salute all officers and all colors 

and all standards not cased. 



11. 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.

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