CFR > Title 32 - National Defense > SUBTITLE A—Department of Defense > CHAPTER VI—DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY (parts 700 to 777) > SUBCHAPTER A—UNITED STATES NAVY REGULATIONS AND OFFICIAL RECORDS (Parts 700–705) > PART 700—UNITED STATES NAVY REGULATIONS AND OFFICIAL RECORDS > SUBPART J—Precedence, Authority and Command (§700.1020 to §700.1059) > 700.1038—Authority of a sentry.

700.1038—Authority of a sentry.

A sentry, within the limits stated in his or her orders, has authority over all persons on his or her post.