Existing comment:
Guard Office -- Post No. 1:
Guard Mount duty for a soldier lasted for 24 hours. The duty time was divided into 3 squads with one noncommissioned officer in charge. Each squad served on a rotation of 2 hours on sentinel duty and 4 hours off. During their 4 hours off, they had to remain in this room fully clothed with all accoutrements and weapons. The guards waiting in this room were not allowed to go to sleep, but they were allowed to rest, read, write letters or play checkers. If they were caught playing cards and gambling, they would end up in the cell next door. The Guard Mount also served as the fire watch or fire company for the garrison.
Everyone who entered through the main gate had to report to the Officer of the Guard before entering the fort.
Post No. 1 was in front of the Guard Office and had responsibility for the prisoners in the Guard Room. |