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I walk into a room and the first thing I do
I enter a room and immediately take control of my assigned position.
Take charge of this post and everything in view
I assume responsibility for the designated area and everything within my view.
Then I move on to general order number two
I proceed to follow the second general order.
Cause the thing is you don't want to be a statue yeah
Emphasizing the importance of not being passive or inert in the assigned role.
You gotta walk your post in a military manner
When patrolling, maintain a disciplined and orderly approach.
Marching around you might be holding that banner
While displaying banners or flags, remain vigilant and aware.
But you gotta be alert you must observe
Stay attentive, observing everything that is visible or audible.
Everything around that can be seen or heard
Follow the third general order: report any observed violations or situations.
Order number three while you're walking 'round your station
Continue reporting while patrolling your assigned area.
You gotta report every single violation
Report every violation encountered during duty.
You gotta report every single situation
Report any situation that contradicts the organization's orders.
That defies the orders of this organization
Consistently repeat calls for communication.
Repeat all calls on every occasion
Reiterate all calls promptly and without hesitation.
Repeat all calls without any hesitation
Communication is crucial for the job's success.
The key to this job is communication
Effectively convey important information while on duty.
You gotta convey the important information
Important reminder: do not leave your post without proper relief.
This is something that you need to know
Refrain from leaving your post unless properly relieved.
Make sure that you leave your post only when properly relieved to go
Immediate presence is crucial for the next sentry.
And also if you're the next sentry then yo you gotta be there pronto
Leave only when officially relieved and without unnecessary delay.
Quit your post only when properly relieved
Quit your post only when properly relieved.
Pass on all of the orders that you have received
Pass on all orders to the succeeding sentry.
And make sure not to talk to anybody if they're not in the line of duty currently
Avoid casual conversations while on duty, especially with non-duty personnel.
Moving on to the eighth general order
Moving on to the eighth general order.
Give the alarm in case of fires or disorders
In case of fires or disorders, give the alarm promptly.
And if you're ever thinking to yourself "What the heck?"
If confused or uncertain, contact the Officer of the Deck for guidance.
You might want to call the Officer of the Deck
Highlighting the importance of seeking guidance when in doubt.
Speaking of officers all over the place
Reference to the presence of officers, colors, and standards that are not cased.
And colors and standards that are not cased
Salute officers, colors, and standards daily.
You have to salute them every day
Emphasizing the significance of rendering salutes to designated individuals.
And now we're moving on to eleven okay
Moving on to the eleventh general order.
It's really important that we have security
Security is paramount; do not allow unauthorized individuals to pass.
Don't let people pass without the proper authority
Verify proper authority before permitting access.
And be especially watchful at night
Be particularly vigilant during nighttime duty.
Challenge all personnel in your sight
Challenge and identify all personnel within your line of sight.
Now we're all done I hope you get the gist
Summarizing the importance of the previous orders.
Order number twelve doesn't exist
Contrary to the statement, there is no twelfth general order.
There's only eleven orders on this list
Confirming that there are only eleven orders on this list.
But you gotta know them all class dismissed
Emphasizing the necessity of knowing and understanding all the orders.
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