General Orders

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General Order #1

Back 1

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

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General Order #2

Back 2

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

Front 3

General Order #3

Back 3

To report all violations of orders I'm instructed to enforce.

Front 4

General Order #4

Back 4

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

Front 5

General Order #5

Back 5

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

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General Order #6

Back 6

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

Front 7

General Order #7

Back 7

To talk to no one except in the line of duty.

Front 8

General Order #8

Back 8

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

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General Order #9

Back 9

To call the Corporal of the Guard in any case not covered by instructions.

Front 10

General Order #10

Back 10

To salute all officers and colors not cased.

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General Order #11

Back 11

To be especially watchful at night, and during times for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.