11 General Orders

To Take charge of this post and all government property in view

To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and 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 guardhouse than my own.

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the CO, CDO, OOD, and Officers and Petty Officers of the Watch only.

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

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder

To call the OOD 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 for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.