General Orders for Sentries

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What is the 1st General Order

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Take charge of this post and all government property in view.

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What is the 2nd General Order for Sentries?

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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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What is the 3rd General Order for Sentries?

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Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

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What is the 4th General Order for Sentries?

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Repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house (quarterdeck) than my own.

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What is the 5th General Order for Sentries?

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Quit my post only when properly relieved.

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What is the 6th General Order for Sentries?

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Receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who 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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What is the 7th General Order for Sentries?

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Talk to no one except in the line of duty.

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What is the 8th General Order for Sentries?

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Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

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What is the 9th General Order for Sentries?

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

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What is the 10th General Order for Sentries?

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Salute all officers and colors and standards not cased.