First order
To take charge of this post and all government property in view
Second order
To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alarm, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing
Third order
To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce
Fourth order
To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than my own
Fifth order
To quit my post only when properly relieved
Sixth order
To receive, obey and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the commanding officer, command duty officer, officer of the deck, and officers and petty officers of the watch only
Seventh order
To talk to no one except for in the line of duty
Eighth order
To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder
Ninth order
To call the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instructions
Tenth order
To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased
Eleven order
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