Mission Accomplishment

Troop Welfare

To take charge of this post and all government property in view.

To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on then 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 on the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the commanding officer, officer of the day, officers and noncommissioned officers of the guard only.

To talk to no one except in 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.

1. Know yourself and seek self-improvement

Be technically and tactically proficient

Develop a sense of responsibility among your team

Make sound and timely decisions

Set the example

Know your team and look out for their welfare

Keep your team informed

Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions

Ensure assigned tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished

Train your Marines as a team

Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities

November 10, 1775

Tun Tavern in Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Samuel Nicolas