To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
1st
To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
2nd
To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
3rd
To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.
4th
To quit my post only when properly relieved.
5th
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.
6th
To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
7th
To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
8th
To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.
9th
To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
10th
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.
11th