General Orders

Question 1

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Answer 1

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

Question 2

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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

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Answer 3

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce

Question 4

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Answer 4

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

Question 5

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Answer 5

To quit my post only when properly relieved

Question 6

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Answer 6

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

Question 7

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Answer 7

To talk to no one except in the line of duty

Question 8

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Answer 8

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder

Question 9

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Answer 9

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

Question 10

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Answer 10

To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased

Question 11

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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