To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on then alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.

Be technically and tactically proficient

November 10, 1775

Ensure assigned tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

Develop a sense of responsibility among your team

Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

Mission Accomplishment

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

Keep your team informed

1. Know yourself and seek self-improvement

To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions.

Set the example

Troop Welfare

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.

Train your Marines as a team

To talk to no one except in line of duty.

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

Make sound and timely decisions

Tun Tavern in Philadelphia Pennsylvania

To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.

Know your team and look out for their welfare

To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions

Samuel Nicolas

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.