General orders

Question 1

1st General order

Answer 1

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

Question 2

2nd general order

Answer 2

To walk my post in a military manner keeping always on the alert of everything that takes place within sight and sound

Question 3

3rd general order

Answer 3

To report all violation I am instructed to enforce

Question 4

4th general order

Answer 4

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

Question 5

5th general order

Answer 5

To on quit my post when properly relieved

Question 6

6th general order

Answer 6

To recieve obey and pass on to the sentry all orders from commanding officers officers of the day officers and non commissioned officers of the guard only

Question 7

7th general order

Answer 7

To talk to no one except in the line of duty

Question 8

8th general order

Answer 8

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder

Question 9

9th general order

Answer 9

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

Question 10

10th general order

Answer 10

To salute All officers colors and standards not cased