11 General Orders to the Sentry

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

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

1.      To 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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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

CCSS.4.MD.A.2

1.      To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

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1.      To 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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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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

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1.      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.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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

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