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ORDERS TO THE SENTRY
1st order to the sentry take charge of this post and all goverment property in view
2nd order to the sentry walk my post in a military manner keeping always on alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing
3rd order to the sentry report all violations of orders i am instructed to enforce
4th order to the sentry repeat all calls from post more distant from the guardhouse or the quarter-deck than my own
5th order to the sentry quit my post only when properly relieved
6th order to the sentry receive,obey,and pass on to the sentry who relieves me,all orders from the commanding officer, command duty officer,officer of the day,officer of the deck,and officers and petty officers of the watch only
7th order to the sentry: Talk to no one exept in the line of duty.
8th order to the sentry: Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
9th order to the sentry: Call the corporal of the guard or officer of the deck in any case not covered by instructions.
10th order to the sentry: Salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
11 order to the sentry: Be especially watchfull at night, and during the time of challanging, challende all person on or near my post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.
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