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First General Order of a Sentry |
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To take charge of this post and all government property in view |
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Second General Order of a Sentry |
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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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Third General Order of a Sentry |
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To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce |
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Fourth General Order of a Sentry |
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To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own |
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Fifth General Order of a Sentry |
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To quit my post only when properly relieved |
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Sixth General Order of a Sentry |
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To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the Commanding Officer, Officer of the Day, Officers, and Non Commissioned officers of the guard only |
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Seventh General Order of a Sentry |
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To talk to no one except in the line of duty |
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Eighth General Order of a Sentry |
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To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder |
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Ninth General Order of a Sentry |
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To call the Corporal of the Guard in any case not covered by instruction |
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Tenth General Order of a Sentry |
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To salute all Officers and Colors and Standards not cased |
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Eleventh General Order of a Sentry |
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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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