11 Codes of Sentry

To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce

To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house then my own

To quit my post only when properly relieved

To receive, obey, and pass to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the Commanding officer, Commanding duty Officer, Officer of the Dec

To talk to no one except in the line of duty

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder

To call the offer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions

To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased

To be especially watchful at night, and during the time of challenging to challenge all persons on or near my post, and to allow no one to p