Marine Corps General Orders

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What is the 1st General Order?

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To take charge of this post and all government property in view

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What is the 9th General Order?

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To call the Corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions

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What is the 2nd General Order?

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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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What is the 3rd General Order?

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To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce

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What is the 4th General Order?

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To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own

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What is the 5th General Order?

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To quit my post only when properly relieved

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What is the 6th General Order?

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To receive, obey and pass on to the sentry who relieve me, all orders from the commanding officer, officer of the day, and officers and non commissioned officers of the guard only

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What is the 7th General Order?

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To talk to no one except in the line of duty

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What is the 8th General Order?

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To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder

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What is the 10th General Order?

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To salute all officers, colors and standards not cased