11 Orders to the Sentry

Question	Answer
General Order # 1	To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
General Order # 2	To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
General Order # 3	To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
General Order # 4	To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than my own.
General Order # 5	To quit my post only when properly relieved.
General Order # 6	To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the commanding officer, field officer of the day, officer of the day, and officers and petty officers of the watch.
General Order # 7	To talk to no one except in line of duty.
General Order # 8	To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder
General Order # 9	To call the petty officer of the watch in any case not covered by instructions.
General Order # 10	To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
General Order # 11	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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