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NJROTC ORDERS TO THE SENTRY

1. Take charge of this post and all government property in view.

2. Walk my post in a military manner, keep always on the alert and reporting everything that takes place within site or hearing.

3. Report all violations of orders I am instructed in enforce.

4. Repeat all calls from post more distant from the guardhouse (quarter-deck) than my own.

5. Quit my post only when properly relieved.

6. Receive, obey, and pass on the the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the commanding officer, command duty officer, officer of the day, officer of

the deck, and officers and petty officers of the watch only.

7. Talk to no one except in the line of duty.

8. Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

9. Call the corporal of the guard or officer of the deck in any case not covered by instructions.

10. Salute all officers and all colors and all standards not cased.

11. Be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, challenge all person on or near my post, and no allow no one to pass without proper

authority.

All NJROTC cadets will sound off in a loud, clear voice when asked for a particular order as shown in the following example:

 

"Cadet, what is the 5th Order to the Sentry?"