general orders

1• general order

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

2• general order

To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing

3• general Order

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce

4• general order

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

5• general order

To quit my post only when properly relieved

6• general order

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

7• general order

To talk to no one except in the line of duty

8• general order

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder

9• general order

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

10• general order

To salute to all officers and all colors and standards not cased

11• general order

To be specially watchful at nights 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