Marine Corps 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 onto the sentry who relieves me all orders from the commanding officer, officer of the day and officers and non-commissioned officers of the guard 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 corporal of the guard 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