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11 Orders of
a Sentry
- To take charge of
this post and all government property in view.
- To walk my post in a
military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that
takes place within sight or hearing.
- To report all
violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
- To repeat all calls
from posts more distant from the guard house than my own.
- To quit my post only
when properly relieved.
- 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.
- To talk to no one
except in the line of duty.
- To give the alarm in
case of fire or disorder.
- To call the Officer
of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.
- To salute all
officers and all colors and standards not cased.
- 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 the proper
authority.