General Orders

Question 1

This Candidate’s First General Order is

Answer 1

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

Question 2

This Candidate’s Second General Order is

Answer 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

This Candidate’s Third General Order is

Answer 3

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

Question 4

This Candidate’s Fourth General Order is

Answer 4

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

Question 5

This Candidate’s Fifth General Order is

Answer 5

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

Question 6

This Candidate’s Sixth General Order is

Answer 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 non-commissioned officers of the guard only.

Question 7

This Candidate’s Seventh General Order is

Answer 7

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

Question 8

This Candidate’s Eighth General Order is

Answer 8

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

Question 9

This Candidate’s Ninth General Order is

Answer 9

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

Question 10

This Candidate’s Tenth General Order is

Answer 10

To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

Question 11

This Candidate’s Eleventh General Order is

Answer 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.