General Orders Flashcards
Order #1 hint “to take”
To take charge of this post and all government property in view
Order #2 hint “to walk”
To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing
Order #3 hint “to report”
To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce
Order #4 hint “to repeat”
To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than my own
Order #5 hint “to quit”
To quit my post only when properly relieved
Order #6 hint “to receive”
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
Order #7 hint “to talk”
To talk to no one except in the line of duty
Order #8 hint “to give”
To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder
Order #9 hint “to call”
To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions
Order #10 hint “to salute”
To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased
Order #11 hint “to be”
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
