Usn 11 General Orders Of A Sentry

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First Order

Back 1

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

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Second Order

Back 2

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

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Third Order

Back 3

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

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Fourth Order

Back 4

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

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Fifth Order

Back 5

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

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Sixth Order

Back 6

To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all orders of the Commanding Officer, Commanding Duty Officer, Officer of the Deck, and Officers and Petty Officers of the watch only.

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Seventh Order

Back 7

To talk to no one except in the line of duty.

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Eighth Order

Back 8

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

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Ninth Order

Back 9

To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.

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Tenth Order

Back 10

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

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Eleventh Order

Back 11

To be especially watchful at night, and during time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post, and allow no one to pass without proper authority.