Term
| First General Order of a Sentry |
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Definition
| 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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Definition
| 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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Definition
| 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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Definition
| 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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Definition
| To quit my post only when properly relieved |
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| Sixth General Order of a Sentry |
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Definition
| 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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Definition
| 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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Definition
| To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder |
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| Ninth General Order of a Sentry |
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Definition
| 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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Definition
| To salute all Officers and Colors and Standards not cased |
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| Eleventh General Order of a Sentry |
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Definition
| 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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