The Eleven General Orders

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How many General Orders are there?

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11

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What is General Order #1?

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To take charge of this post and all government property in view.

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What is General Order #6?

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TO receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the Commanding Officer, Field Office of the Day, Officer of the Day, and Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers of the Guard only.

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What is General Order #2?

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To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.

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What is General Order #4?

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To repeat all calls from post more distance from the guardhouse than my own.

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What is General Order #7?

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To talk to no one except in line of duty.

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What is General Order #11?

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To be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, to challenge all person on or near my post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.

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What is General Order #3??

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To report all violations I am instructed to enforce.

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What is General Order #5?

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To quit my post only when properly relieved.

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What is General Order #10?

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To salute all Officers and all colors and standard not cased.