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 corporal reading over to him his orders, and also point out the front and extent of beat, etc.

Sentries must not quit their arms, lounge or con­verse with anyone on any pretence.

1. A sentry will only challenge a person or party approaching his post when it is necessary for his own safety, when he is doubtful as to whether the person or party approaching is authorised to pass, when it is ordered for a special reason, such as in the case of a sentry posted on a fortress or prison, or when there is a countersign to be delivered.

2. When challenging on the part of a sentry is necessary, it will be carried out as follows:—

If in answer to the challenge the sentry receives the reply (or ), he will call out Stand Grand (or Visiting) Rounds; Advance one (or Advance one and give the countersign), the sentry re­maining on Guard until he has identified the person approaching or until he has received the countersign. When satisfied the sentry will say Pass Grand (or Visiting) Rounds;