1. To take charge of this post and all
government property in view.
2. To walk my post in a military manner,
keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place
within sight or hearing.
3. To report all violations of orders I am
instructed to enforce
4. To repeat all calls from posts more distant
from the guardhouse than my own.
5. To quit my post only when properly relieved.
6. To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry
who relieves me all orders from the commanding officer, officer of the
day, and officer and noncommissioned of the guard only.
7. To talk to no one except in the line of
duty.
8. To give the alarm in case of fire or
disorder.
9. To call the corporal of the guard in any
case not covered by instructions.
10. To salute all officers and all colors and
standards not cased.
11. To be especially watchful at night, and
during the fire for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my
post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.
