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| To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the gaurd house than my own |
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| To take charge of this post and all government property in view. |
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| Due to the fallacious nature of my chronometer and the inability of my cerebrum to function in the manner of an august Chief Petty Officer I am unable to ascertain the correct time to a punctilious degree. However, it is my firm belief that the approximate military time is _____ local, |
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| To report all violation of orders I am instructed to enforce. |
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| I, ______ do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the uniform code of military justice. So Help me God. |
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| In the impossible hypothesis that a subordinate may be right, Rule # 1 is immediately invoked. |
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| The Chief is always right. |
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| To talk to no one except in the line of duty. |
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| To receive, obey and pass on the the sentry who relives me, all orders from the Commanding Officer, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the deck, and officers and petty officers of the watch. |
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| To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased. |
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| To quit my post only when properly relieved. |
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| To call the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instructions. |
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| Whoever approaches the Chief with an idea must leave with the Chiefs idea. |
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| To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder. |
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| Chiefs never read the newspaper, they study current political events. |
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| Chiefs never leave their work their presence is required elsewhere. |
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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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| 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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| Chiefs are never late they are detained on import business elsewhere. |
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| Chiefs never sleep, they rest. |
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| How long have you been in the Navy? |
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All me bloomin life
me mudder was a mermaid,
me fodder was King Neptune.
I was born on the crest of a wave
and rocked in the cradle of the deep.
Barnacle and kelp is me clothes,
Seaweed is me hair
every tooth in me head is marlin spike,
every bone is pure spar
and when I spits, I spits tar.
I is tough, I is, I am I are! |
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| Request signing of charge book |
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| (Most Honorable Mater Chief, More Honorable Senior Chief, Honorable Chief) may I please have the honor of introducing my humble self. I am Chief Petty Officer Select ______ I have been selected to become a member of the hallowed brotherhood of Chief Petty Officers of the United States Navy. Whereas, I realize honorable one that I am not yet wise enough to be called chief, I ask of you and your honorable brethren, that you indulge me with teachings from your vast storehouse of knowledge on all worldly things so that I may be mentally prepared to, in the future, walk near your side. Honorable one would you do me the honor of making an entry in my book. |
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| I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense. |
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| I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have means to resist. |
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| If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy. |
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| If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep the faith of my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way. |
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| When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my county and its allies or harful to their cause. |
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| I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America. |
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