In vain is it for a General to issue Orders, if Orders are not attended to, equally vain is it for a few Officers to exert themselves, if the same spirit does not animate the whole it is therefore expected, (it is not insisted upon) that each Brigadier, will be attentive to the discipline of his Brigade, to the exercise of, and the Conduct observed in it, calling the Colonels, and Field Officers of every regiment, to severe Account for Neglect, or Disobedience of orders-The same attention is to be paid by the Field Officers to the respective Companies of their regiments-by the Captains to their Subalterns, and so on: And that the plea of Ignorance, which is no excuse for the Neglect of Orders (but rather an Aggravation) may not be offer’d, It is This day giving commencement to the new-army, which, in every point of View is entirely Continental The General flatters himself, that a laudable Spirit of emulation, will now take place, and pervade the whole of it 1 without such a Spirit, few Officers have ever arrived to any degree of Reputation, nor did any Army ever become formidable: His Excellency hopes that the Importance of the great Cause we are engaged in, will be deeply impressed upon every Man’s mind, and wishes it to be considered, that an Army without Order, Regularity & Discipline, is no better than a Commission’d Mob Let us therefore, when every thing dear and valuable to Freemen is at stake when our unnatural Parent is threat’ning of us with destruction from every quarter, endeavour by all the Skill and Discipline in our power, to acquire that knowledge, and conduct, which is necessary in War-Our men are brave and good Men who with pleasure it is observed, are addicted to fewer Vices than are commonly found in Armies but it is Subordination & Discipline (the Life and Soul of an Army) which next under providence, is to make us formidable to our enemies, honorable in ourselves, and respected in the world and herein is to be shewn the Goodness of the Officer. Stay vigilant! Make sure everyone who enters the area you protect are authorized.Head Quarters, Cambridge, January 1st 1776 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.Standard military courtesy applies as senior members and color guard pass. Salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.When not sure of a situation, ask your superiors to confirm. To call the Corporal of the Guard in any case not covered by instructions.Anytime a major disruption or danger occurs, sound the alarm and call for back up. Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.No cellphones, texting, or other business but protecting and guarding your area is what you do.
Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.But your ability to pay attention to your surroundings will save your life and others. It is easy to get complacent after many hours on duty - especially if you have not had many people to deal with. Stay observant with keen attention to details.
Walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.When on duty as a guard or sentry, you are in charge of your area and have the authority to stop and question any rank who seeks to pass your area. Take charge of this post and all government property in view.
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