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