Orders to the Sentry

Terms in this set (11)

Take charge of this post and all government property in view
1st order to the sentry
Walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing
2nd order to the sentry
Report all violations of orders i am instructed to enforce
3rd order to the sentry
Repeat all calls from posts more distant from guardhouse or quarterdeck than my own
4th order to the sentry
Quit my post only when properly relieved
5th order to the sentry
to receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me of all orders from the commanding officer, command duty officer, officer of the deck, and officers and petty officers of the watch only
6th order to the sentry
Talk to no one except in the line of duty
7th order to the sentry
to give the alarm in case of fire or disorder
8th order to the sentry
call the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instructions
9th order to the sentry
to salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased
10th order to the sentry
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.
11th order to the sentry
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