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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 on the alert and observing everything that
takes place within 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 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 officers,
officer of the day, and officers and noncommissioned offers
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 corporal 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.
