11 General Orders

GENERAL ORDER #1:
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 guard house 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 on the line of duty.

GENERAL ORDER #8:
To give the alarm in the 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.