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| 1: General Order of the Sentry |
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| take charge of this post and all government property in view |
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| 2: General Order of the Sentry |
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| walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing |
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| 3: General Order of the Sentry |
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Definition
| report all violation of orders I am instructed to enforce |
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| 4: General Order of the Sentry |
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Definition
| repeat all calls from any post more distant from the gaurdhouse (quarterdeck) than my own |
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| 5: General Order of the Sentry |
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Definition
| quit my post only when properly relieved |
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| 6: General Order of the 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 Deck, and Officers and Petty Officers of the Watch only |
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| 7: General Order of the Sentry |
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Definition
| talk to no one except in the line of duty |
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| 8: General Order of the Sentry |
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Definition
| give the alarm in case of fire or disorder |
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| 9: General Order of the Sentry |
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Definition
| call the OOD in any case not covered by instructions |
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| 10: General Order of the Sentry |
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| salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased |
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| 11: General Order of the Sentry |
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| 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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