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.
General Order 3:
To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
General Order 4:
To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.
General Order 5:
To quit my post only when properly relieved.
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 Guard only.
General Order 7:
To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
General Order 8:
To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
General Order 9:
To call the Corporal of the Guard in any case not covered by instructions.
General Order 10:
To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
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.