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