Term
| 1st General Order of a Sentry |
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Definition
| Take charge of this post and all government property in view. |
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| 2nd General Order of a Sentry |
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Definition
| Walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everyhing that takes place within sight or hearing |
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| 3rd General Order of a Sentry |
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Definition
| Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce |
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| 4th General Order of a Sentry |
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Definition
| Repeat all calls from posts more distant from the gaurdhouse (quarterdeck) than my own. |
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| 5th General Order of a Sentry |
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Definition
| Quit my post only when properly relieved. |
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Term
| 6th General Order of a Sentry |
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Definition
| Receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry that relieves me all orders from the Commanding Officer, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the Day, Officer of the Deck, and Officers and Petty Officers of the Watch only. |
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Term
| 7th General Order of a Sentry |
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Definition
| Talk to no one except in the line of duty. |
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| 8th General Order of a Sentry |
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Definition
| Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder. |
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Term
| 9th General Order of a Sentry |
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Definition
| Call the Corporal of the Gaurd or Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions |
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| 10th General Order of a Sentry |
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Definition
| Salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased. |
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| 11th General Order of a Sentry |
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Definition
| Be especially watchful at night and during the time for challenging, challenge all persons on or near my post, and allow no one to pass without proper authority. |
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