To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
General Order# 2
To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything which 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 guard house 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, the Officer of the Day, and all officers and non-commissioned 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.