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| To take charge of this post and all government property in view. |
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| To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always alert and observing everything that takes place within my sight or hearing. |
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| To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce. |
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| To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse (quarterdeck) than my own. |
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| To quit my post only when properly relieved. |
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| To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the commanding officer, officer of the day, and officers and petty officers of the guard only. |
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| To talk to no one except in the line of duty. |
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| To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder. |
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| To call the petty officer of the guard in any case not covered by instructions. |
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| To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased. |
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| 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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