General Orders

Front 1

General order 1

Back 1

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

Front 2

General order 2

Back 2

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

Hint 2

To walk & observe

Front 3

General order 3

Back 3

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

Hint 3

Violations

Front 4

General order 4

Back 4

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

Front 5

General order 5

Back 5

To quit my post only when property relieved

Front 6

General order 6

Back 6

To recieve, obey, and pass on to the sentinel who relieves me, all orders from the commanding officer, officer of the day, and officers and noncommissioned officers of the guard only.

Front 7

General order 7

Back 7

To talk to no one except in line of duty

Front 8

General order 8

Back 8

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder

Hint 8

Fire

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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 all colors and standards not cased

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General order 11

Back 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.