General Orders

Question 1

General Order # 1

Answer 1

Mam/Sir, General Order # 1 To take charge of this post and all government property in view.

Question 2

General Order # 2

Answer 2

Mam/Sir, 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.

Question 3

General Order # 3

Answer 3

Mam/Sir, General Order # 3 To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

Question 4

General Order # 4

Answer 4

Mam/Sir, General Order # 4 To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.

Question 5

General Order # 5

Answer 5

Mam/Sir, General Order # 5 To quit my post only when properly relieved.

Question 6

General Order # 6

Answer 6

Mam/Sir, 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 guards only.

Question 7

General Order # 7

Answer 7

Mam/Sir, General Order # 7 To talk to no one except in the line of duty.

Question 8

General Order # 8

Answer 8

Mam/Sir, General Order # 8 To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

Question 9

General Order # 9

Answer 9

Mam/Sir, General Order # 9 To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions.

Question 10

General Order # 10

Answer 10

Mam/Sir, General Order # 10 To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

Question 11

General Order # 11

Answer 11

Mam/Sir, 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.