General Orders

Question 1

General Order 2

Answer 1

Sir, this poolee’s second general order is to walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that take place within sight or hearing, sir

Question 2

General Order 3

Answer 2

Sir, this poolee’s third General order is to report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce, sir

Question 3

General Order 4

Answer 3

Sir, this poolee’s fourth General order is to repeat all calls more distant from the guardhouse than my own, sir

Question 4

General Order 5

Answer 4

Sir, this poolee’s fifth General order is to quit my post only when properly relieved, sir

Question 5

General Order 6

Answer 5

Sir, this poolee’s sixth General order is to receive, obey and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the commanding officer, officers of the day, and officers and non commissioned officers of the guard only, sir

Question 6

General Order 7

Answer 6

Sir, this poolee’s seventh General order is to talk to no one except in the line of duty, sir

Question 7

General Order 8

Answer 7

Sir, this poolee’s eighth General order is to give the alarm in case of fire or disorder, sir

Question 8

General Order 9

Answer 8

Sir, this poolee’s ninth General order is to call the corporal of the guard in and case not covered by instructions, sir

Question 9

General Order 10

Answer 9

Sir, this poolee’s tenth General order is to salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased, sir

Question 10

General Order 11

Answer 10

Sir, this poolee’s eleventh General order is 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, sir

Question 11

General Order 1

Answer 11

Sir, this poolee’s first general order is to take charge of this post and all government property in view, sir