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Flashcards: 11 general orders

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#1Take charge of this post and the government property in view.
#2Walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
#3Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
#4Repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse or the quarterdeck than my own
#5Quit my post when only properly relieved.
#6Receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the commanding officer, command duty offeicer, officer of the day, officer of the deck, and officers and petty officers of the watch only.
#7Talk to no one except in the line of duty.
#8Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
#9Call the corporal of the guard or the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instructions.
#10Salute all officers, and all colors and standards not cased.
#11Be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, challenge all persons near my post, and allow no no to pass without proper authority.