To take charge of this post and all government properties in view
To walk my post in military manner. Keeping always on the alerts in everything that takes the place within sight or hearing
To repost all violation of orders I am instructed to enforce
To repeat all calls, from my post more distant from the guard house than my own
To quit my post only when properly relieved
To receive, obey, and pass to the sentinel who relieves me, all orders from the commanding officer, officer today, officers and non-commission officers of the guard house only
To talk to no one except on the line of duty
To give alarm in case of fire or disorder
To call the commander of relief in any case not covered by instruction
10. To salute all officers, colors and understand not case
11. To be especially watchful at night, during the time of challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority