Orders To The Sentry
1. Take charge of this post and all government in view.
2. Walk my post in a military manner keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
3. Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
4. Repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse or the quarterdeck then my own.
5. Quit my post only when properly relieved.
6. Receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relives 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 standards not cased.
11. Be especially watchful at night, and during times for challenging. Challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.
United States Marine Corps Rank
Enlisted Marine Corps Ranks |
Officer Marine Corps Ranks |
| E-1 Private |
O-1 Second Lieutenant |
| E-2 Private First Class |
O-2 First Lieutenant |
| E-3 Lance Corporal |
O-3 Captain |
| E-4 Corporal |
O-4 Major |
| E-5 Sergeant |
O-5 Lieutenant Colonel |
| E-6 Staff Sergeant |
O-6 Colonel |
| E-7 Gunnery Sergeant |
O-7 Brigadier General |
| E-8 Master Sergeant |
O-8 Major General |
| E-8 First Sergeant |
O-9 Lieutenant |
| E-9 Master Gunnery Sergeant |
O-10 General |
| E-9 Sergeant Major |
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| E-9 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps |
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