| A | B |
|---|
| Order to the sentry #1 | Take charge of this post and all government property in view |
| Order to the sentry #2 | Walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything within sight or hearing |
| Order to the sentry #3 | Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce |
| Order to the sentry #4 | Repeat all calls from post more distant from the guardhouse or the quarterdeck than my own |
| Order to the sentry #5 | Quit my post only when properly relieved |
| Order to the sentry #6 | Receive, obey and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the commanding officer, command duty officer, officer of the day, officer of the deck and all officers and petty officers of the watch only |
| Order to the sentry #7 | Talk to no one except in the line of duty |
| Order to the sentry #8 | Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder |
| Order to the sentry #9 | Call the corporal of the guard or the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instruction |
| Order to the sentry #10 | Salute all officers, colors and standards not cased |
| Order to the sentry #11 | Be especially watchful at night and during the time for challenging, challenge any person on or near my post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority |
