General Orders Of The Sentry

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FIRST GENERAL ORDER OF THE SENTRY

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

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SECOND GENERAL ORDER OF THE SENTRY

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

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THIRD GENERAL ORDER OF THE SENTRY

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

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FOURTH GENERAL ORDER OF THE SENTRY

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

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FIFTH GENERAL ORDER OF THE SENTRY

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To quit my post only when properly relieved.

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SIXTH GENERAL ORDER OF THE SENTRY

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

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SEVENTH GENERAL ORDER OF THE SENTRY

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Talk to no one except in the line of duty

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EIGHTH GENERAL ORDER OF THE SENTRY

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To give alarm in case of fire or disorder.

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NINTH GENERAL ORDER OF THE SENTRY

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

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TENTH GENERAL ORDER OF THE SENTRY

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

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ELEVENTH GENERAL ORDER OF THE SENTRY

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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.