RECRUIT SUSTAINMENT PROGRAM
SOLDIER TRAINING READINESS MODULES
Guard Duties and General Orders
1 September 2012
SECTION I.
Lesson Plan
Series
Task(s)
Taught
Academic
Hours
ADMINISTRATIVE DATA
Guard Duties and General Orders
Task Number
071-331-1004
INDIVIDUAL
Perform Duty as a Guard
The academic hours required to teach this lesson are as follows:
Test
Test Review
Total Hours:
Resident
Hours/Methods
1 hrs 20 mins / Conference / Discussion
0 hrs 00 mins / Practical Exercise (Performance)
0 hrs 00 mins
0 hrs 00 mins
1 hrs 20 mins
References
Student Study
Assignments
Instructor
Requirements
Additional
Information
Number
Title
Date
AR 600-25
Salutes, Honors, and
Visits of Courtesy
24 Sep 2004
FM 22-6, C-1
Guard Duty
17 Sep 1971
FM 3-21.5, C-1
Drill and Ceremonies
07 Jul 2003
FM 5-19
Composite Risk
Management
21 Aug 2006
None
a. 1 Instructor per 35 Soldiers
b. Be familiar with this Training Support Package (TSP)
Equipment
Required
Materials
Required
Id
Name
Stu
Ratio
Inst
Ratio
Spt
Qty
Exp
5836013927680/96454N
LCD DATA PROJECTOR
1:1
No
0
No
6730-00-577-4813
Screen, Projection, BM-10A, Stand
1:1
No
0
No
702102982124/70209N
Computer, Personal System
1:1
No
0
No
Instructor Materials:
a. This Training Support Package (TSP)
Student Materials:
a. SPT 21-1-SMCT, Soldier's Manual of Common Tasks, Warrior Skills Level 1
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b. Other materials as directed by RSP Unit SOP
Classroom,
Training Area,
and Range
Requirements
Organizational Classroom
Instructional
Guidance
NOTE: Before presenting this lesson, instructors must thoroughly prepare by
studying this lesson and the identified reference material.
Stress to the Soldiers that Guard and Fire Guard duty is something every Soldier
will do numerous times throughout their career.
NOTE: Interject any personal experiences you have had while standing guard duty.
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SECTION II.
INTRODUCTION
NOTE: SHOW Slide 1 (STRM)
Method of Instruction: Conference / Discussion
Instructor to Student Ratio is: 1:35
Time of Instruction: 5 mins
Media: Slide Presentation
Motivator
As a Soldier, you will be required to perform guard duty. You must become
proficient in all aspects of this duty to protect personnel, protect and preserve
government property and enforce all orders and regulations you receive. Guard
duty requires sound judgment, common sense, pride in personal appearance, and
self-discipline.
Terminal
Learning
Objective
NOTE: SHOW Slide 2 (Terminal Learning Objective)
NOTE: Inform the students of the following Terminal Learning Objective
requirements.
At the completion of this lesson, you [the student] will:
Action:
Perform the Duties of a Soldier on Guard
Conditions:
Given a guard post and a set of Special Orders
Standards:
Correctly perform the duties of a Solder on guard in accordance
with the Special Orders and recite General Orders without error
Safety
Requirements
Conduct a safety brief prior to training as needed and IAW unit and installation
policies.
Risk
Assessment
Level
Low - Risk Assessment to be produced locally IAW FM 5-19, August 2006.
Evaluation
None
Instructional
Lead-In
While you are on Guard Duty, your entire unit is counting on you for their security.
You are entrusted with their well-being and protection. How well you stand your
post reflects both on you and your unit. You will be required to clearly and
accurately pass all orders, render proper courtesies, and, in the event of an
emergency, give the alarm. You will be the first line of defense for your unit and
others. They are counting on you to follow proper procedures at all times. Guard
Duty is a tremendous responsibility. You never know how or when the enemy is
going to strike! Doing your Duty to the best of your ability also shows Loyalty,
Selfless Service, Integrity, and Personal Courage.
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SECTION III.
PRESENTATION
1.
Learning Step / Activity 1. Types and Composition of Guard
Method of Instruction: Conference / Discussion
Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:35
Time of Instruction: 30 mins
Media: Slide Presentation
NOTE:
SHOW Slide 3 (Interior Guard)
NOTE:
The following are all aspects of interior guard. Paraphrase using your own thoughts,
or use the following as a guide to expound on this learning activity
a. Interior Guard. (Set up by the commander of the military installation to protect
property and to enforce specific military regulations.)
(1) The main guard is a combination of patrols and fixed guard posts.
(2) Special guards are used to protect parks, boats, aircraft, and other places or
property.
(3) All interior guards must memorize, understand, and comply with the three
General Orders.
(4) When you, as a guard, are asked to state your orders by an inspecting officer,
the proper answer is: "Sir/Ma'am, my orders are of two classes: General and Special.
My General Orders are, Number 1: I will guard everything within the limits . . . ,"
continuing until stopped by the officer or until you recite all the General Orders. You
should be able to answer any questions concerning the Special Orders for your post.
(5) The Commanding Officer prescribes uniform, arms, and equipment for guard
mounts. If armed, you must have completed training with the weapon to be used on
guard duty.
(6) The Sergeant of the Guard will organize the Soldiers making up the guard into
a formation, using commands and movements described in FM 3-21.5, paragraph
7-7. The Commander of the Guard then prepares the guards for inspection.
(7) The Officer of the Day inspects the guards and orders those found
unsatisfactory to fall out to the rear of the formation and await further instructions.
The guards then move to the guardhouse, and the Commander of the First Relief
prepares the relief to be posted.
(8) At the appropriate time, the old guard will be relieved by the new guard. The
changing of the guard is accomplished through a ceremony conducted by the two
commanders.
NOTE:
SHOW Slide 4 (Exterior Guard)
b. Exterior guard.
(1) Examples of exterior guards are lookouts, listening posts, outposts, certain
patrols, and other guards in combat zones and field training, and guards outside the
limits of a military installation.
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(2) Exterior guards perform their duties according to Special Orders and
instructions.
(a) Exterior guards have different duties and responsibilities from interior guards.
Exterior guard duty is less formal and restricted than interior guard. Lookouts,
listening posts, outposts, (specifically designated patrols), other guards in combat
zones, guards in field training areas, and guards outside the limits of a military
installation, are classified as exterior guards. These exterior guards perform their
duties IAW Special Orders and instructions.
(b) The elements of the exterior guard are classified by purpose. The exterior
guard includes the main guard and special guards. The main guard is a combination
of patrols and fixed posts. Special guards protect parks, trains, boats, aircraft, and
serve other special purposes.
NOTE:
Sufficient reserve guards are maintained at the guardhouse to meet any local
emergency.
c. React to an Inspecting Officer.
(1) Stop walking and assume a position of attention.
(2) When the inspecting officer approaches, render a proper hand salute.
(3) When the salute is returned, execute order arms.
(4) Remain at attention.
(5) The inspecting officer will command, "At ease."
(6) The inspecting officer will ask questions pertaining to the General Orders.
(7) When finished with the inspection, the inspecting officer will say, "Carry on."
(8) Assume a position of attention and render a proper hand salute, holding it until
it is returned.
(9) Resume walking your post.
NOTE:
Conduct a check on learning.
2.
Learning Step / Activity 2. General Orders
Method of Instruction: Conference / Discussion
Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:35
Time of Instruction: 30 mins
Media: Slide Presentation
a. Types of Orders. A guard on post is governed by two types of orders: General
Orders and Special Orders.
(1) General Orders.
(a) General Orders outline the fundamental responsibilities of a guard, while
Special Orders instruct him/her in the actual performance of their duty while guarding
a particular post.
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(b) General Orders for both interior and exterior guards are supplemented by
realistic, detailed, and mission-oriented Special Orders. These are carefully tailored
for the specific post and situation for security and sentry effectiveness and protection.
The commander must review Special Orders for all posts frequently to ensure they
are up to date.
(c) A Special Order may be added to a guard post for a specific length of time to
cover a certain situation, and then deleted at the end of the specified time or on a
certain date.
(2) All guards must memorize, understand, and comply with General and Special
Orders.
NOTE:
SHOW Slide 5 (General Order Number 1)
NOTE:
Request a volunteer to read the First General Order and expound as appropriate.
b. General Order Number 1.
(1) The guard is responsible for everything that occurs within the limits of his/her
post while he/she is on duty. He/she is also responsible for all personnel, equipment
and property located within the limits of his/her post. The exact limits of his/her post
are defined by Special Orders.
(2) A guard immediately investigates every unusual or suspicious occurrence on
or near the post, provided he/she does not have to leave their post to do so. If
necessary, the guard will contact the Commander of the Relief for instructions.
(3) A guard apprehends all suspicious persons and all persons involved in a
disorder occurring on or near their post, provided he/she does not have to leave their
post to do so. In apprehending persons, the guard will only use the force necessary
to overcome any resistance. Special Orders or guard instructions should cover
apprehension of persons. All apprehended persons are turned over to the
Commander of the Relief.
(4) All persons, regardless of rank, are required to respect members of the guard
in the performance of their duties.
(5) A guard will remain on post and continue to perform all duties required on that
post until relieved by proper authority.
(6) If a guard requires relief due to sickness or for any other reason, he/she will
notify the Commander of the Relief and wait until they are replaced by another guard
or until he/she has received permission from the proper authorities to leave their post.
(7) If a guard is not relieved at the expiration of the tour of duty, they remain on
their post and contact the Commander of the Relief for instructions.
(8) Guards leave their posts for meals as specifically directed by the Commanding
Officer. Normally, this is accomplished by arranging for early and late meals for
guards going on and coming off post.
(9) When ordered by proper authority, or prescribed in the Special Orders, a
guard on the last relief of a post may be directed to leave the post at the proper time
and return to the guardhouse, where he/she reports to the Relief Commander on
duty.
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NOTE:
SHOW Slide 6 (General Order Number 2)
NOTE:
Request a volunteer to read the Second General Order and expound as appropriate.
c. General Order Number 2.
(1) A guard will familiarize themselves with the Special Orders for his/her post
prior to being posted. The guard will obey, execute, and enforce all Special Orders
for his/her post. Special Orders should be stated in plain language that can be clearly
understood by the guard on post.
(2) In addition to his/her Special Orders, a guard must obey and execute any
orders or instructions from the Commanding Officer, Field Officer of the Day (FOD),
and officers and Noncommissioned Officers of the Guard. No other persons are
authorized to order or instruct. Any special instructions for a guard should be issued
through the guard's chain of command.
(3) Guards on post will pass instructions to their relief when appropriate. They
also give the information to the Commander of the Relief.
(4) The guard will perform his/her duties in a military manner and serve as an
example to others.
(5) The guard behaves courteously to all persons. However, he/she will talk to no
one except in the line of duty. When persons make proper inquiries of a guard,
he/she answers them in a courteous manner.
(6) Guard on an interior guard post maintains an erect and Soldierly bearing.
He/she carries their weapon in a manner prescribed by the Commanding Officer or
Commander of the Guard. (A guard armed with a rifle, carbine, or shotgun may be
allowed to shift their weapon to left shoulder arms to reduce fatigue). When
approached by an officer, the guard renders the proper courtesies, which shows the
Army Value of Respect.
(7) Guards on post salute other individuals as prescribed in AR 600-25. While on
guard duty, a Soldier renders the proper salute to the superior officer. Here are the
proper ways to render a salute to the superior ranking officer while on post:
(a) A guard on a post that which does not require challenges, carrying a weapon
at sling arms, will render the hand salute upon recognition of an officer.
(b) A guard on a post that does not require challenges, carrying a weapon at right
(left) shoulder arms, will, upon recognition of an officer, halt and present arms as
prescribed in FM 3-21.5 (D&C). When the officer returns the salute, the guard will
return to right (left) shoulder arms and resume his/her duties.
(c) A guard armed with a pistol on a post that does not require challenges, will,
upon recognition of an officer, render the hand salute.
(d) A guard who is engaged in a specific duty that prohibits saluting will not render
a salute.
(8) A guard talking with an officer does not interrupt the conversation to salute
another officer; unless, the officer salutes a senior.
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NOTE:
SHOW Slide 7 (General Order Number 3)
NOTE:
Request a volunteer to read the Third General Order and expound as appropriate.
d. General Order Number 3.
(1) A guard reports all violations of his/her Special Orders to the Commander of
the Relief. He/she apprehends the offender, if necessary.
(2) A guard reports all emergencies that occur on or near his/her post. The guard
will take whatever action is prescribed by his/her Special Order or guard instructions.
Any time the guard is in doubt as to what action to take, or when the action is not
covered in his/her Special Orders, he/she will call the Commander of the Relief for
instructions or assistance.
(3) As a Soldier on guard duty, it is your duty to give the alarm or to ensure that
an alarm has been given in the case of a fire occurring on or near his/her post. This
shows Duty. The guard calls, "Fire, Post Number (Two)." He/she alerts the
occupants, if the post includes an occupied building. He/she gives the alarm or
ensures one has been given. If possible, he/she extinguishes the fire. He/she helps
direct the fire-fighting apparatus to the fire. He/she notifies the guardhouse of their
actions as soon as possible.
(4) A guard reports any disorder occurring on or near his/her post. He/she takes
police action as prescribed in the Special Orders or guard instructions. If assistance
is required, he/she calls, "THE GUARD, POST NUMBER (FOUR)."
(5) If the danger is great, he/she fires their weapon into the air three times in rapid
succession before calling. When instructed to do so, guards warn of air, NBC, and
other attacks. Guards should receive special training if they are to act as chemical,
biological, and radiological (NBC) sentinels while on post.
e. Challenging
(1) If you will recall, during the explanation of the second General Order, I
mentioned "a sentry, on a post that does not require challenges." Well, when would
you challenge? The Special Orders will specify the time for challenging.
(2) When challenging, a guard armed with a rifle, carbine, or shotgun will do so
from the position of port arms as described in the manual of arms appendixes in FM
3-21.5. If armed with a pistol, the guard will challenge from the position of raised
pistol.
(3) After challenging, a guard will remain in the challenge position until the
individual challenged is allowed to pass, departs, or is turned over to the Commander
of the Relief.
(4) Guards on posts that require challenges will not render salutes.
(5) The guard's primary mission is to guard his/her post. Requiring salutes places
the individual in a vulnerable position. The guard will, however, display all other
military courtesies while in conversation with an officer.
(6) When challenging one person or a group, a guard’s duty as a Soldier on guard
duty is to challenge unknown person or persons.
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(a) If a guard sees any person on or near his/her post during the time for
challenging, he/she positions themselves so that he/she can control the situation. If
possible, he/she should remain out of sight when challenging. When the person is no
less than 30 steps away or at sufficient distance to allow the guard time to react, the
guard will assume the correct challenge position and command, "Halt!" When the
person has halted, the guard asks, "Who is there?" The guard may advance toward
the person while challenging to put themselves in a better position. When the guard
is in the best position to pass or apprehend the person, he/she tells the person to
advance towards them, to remain in position, to advance to a particular place, to face
towards the light, or to take any position necessary to determine whether the person
should be passed, denied, or turned over to the Commander of the Relief.
(b) The guard permits only one member of a group to approach him/her for
identification.
(c) If persons are in a vehicle, the guard proceeds as if they were on foot. If
necessary, to carry out his/her duties, he/she may have one or all of the passengers
dismount.
(d) After halting a group and receiving an answer that proves that the group is
authorized to pass, the guard says, "Advance, Sergeant Smith," naming the person
(or group) allowed to advance. If the answer was "Friends," the guard says,
"Advance, Friends.”
(e) The guard satisfies themselves beyond a reasonable doubt that those
challenged are who they say they are and that they have a right to pass. If he/she is
not satisfied, he/she detains the person or group and calls the Commander of the
Relief. Normally, the guard will accept a reasonable answer for identification, unless
the post is a vital area or the persons seem suspicious.
(f) A visual check of an individual's ID card is considered the best means of
identification when doubt exists.
(7) When challenging two or more persons or groups:
(a) If two or more persons or groups approach the guard's post from different
directions at the same time, he/she has them halt and remain halted until he/she tells
them to advance.
(b) When he/she halts two or more groups at the same time, he/she has the
senior advance first.
(c) A guard advances different persons or groups in the following order:
Commanding Officer, Field Officer of the Day (FOD), Officers of the Guard, officers,
patrols, reliefs, Noncommissioned Officers of the Guard in order of rank, and friends.
(d) If a person or group has been advanced and is talking with the guard, the
guard halts any other person or group who may approach, but advances no one until
the person or group with whom he/she is talking leaves. He/she then advances the
senior of the next group in order.
(e) A guard must remain alert and prevent surprise, by permitting no more than
one person or group to advance at the same time.
(f) Giving confusing or misleading answers to a guard's challenge is
unacceptable. However, answering "Friend" is not considered misleading; it is the
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usual answer of an inspecting officer or patrol when they prefer to conceal their
official capacity.
(8) During his/her tour of duty, a guard must only execute the orders of the
Commanding Officer, Field Officer of the Day, Officer of the Day, and officers of the
guard. However, any officer may investigate an apparent violation of regulations by a
member of the guard. If an inspecting officer or any other person in the military
service finds an irresponsible guard on post in violation of Article 113, Uniform Code
of Military Justice, he/she must notify the Commander of the Guard or a
Noncommissioned Officer of the Guard and remain on the post until a qualified guard
is posted.
(9) A guard surrenders his/her weapon to, and only on order of, a person from
whom he/she lawfully receives orders while on post. These persons may not order a
guard to surrender his/her weapon for inspection or any other purpose unless an
emergency exists.
NOTE:
SHOW Slide 8 (Special Orders)
f. Special Orders.
(1) The Commanding Officer establishes Special Orders. These will differ upon
the nature of the area being guarded.
(2) Realism. Special Orders are designed for a particular post, since two posts on
an installation are seldom identical. The orders for each post are devised to protect
the guard by locating him/her behind natural or artificial obstacles, making surprise
difficult. This calls for flexible and imaginative planning. For example, security for an
ammunition dump at a critical installation will naturally be more elaborate and tactical
than the security for a post exchange.
(3) Clarity. Special Orders should be stated in plain language so that the guard
on post can easily understand them. The Commander of the Relief clarifies their
meanings before posting a guard.
(a) The Commanding Officer keeps the Special Orders up-to-date and publishes
any changes immediately.
(b) He/she continuously and conspicuously posts Special Orders in the
guardhouse for reference. A copy of the Special Orders may be posted on a fixed
post, or the guard might be required to carry a copy with him/her on duty.
(c) The Special Orders for each guard post should explain (or diagram) the post
location, boundaries, and any particular orders for the post, including those conditions
in which force will be used.
(d) The guard passes on to the relieving guard any additional, written or oral
Special Orders received before he/she went on guard and while they stood their post.
3.
Learning Step / Activity 3. Duties of the Fire Guard
Method of Instruction: Conference / Discussion
Instructor to Student Ratio: 2:35
Time of Instruction: 10 mins
Media: Slide Presentation
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a. Commanders may implement requirements at their discretion based on gender,
billeting configuration, local policy, and unit SOP.
b. Instructors will explain fire guard duties IAW the following or IAW local policies and
unit SOPs.
(1) A fire guard normally consists of a battle buddy team at the entrance to a floor
or at some other locations that permits continual monitoring of the entrance.
(2) Uniform and equipment for fireguards should consist of ACUs, flashlight, pen
or pencil and paper.
(3) Guards will react to inspecting officers or NCOs (including the Charge of
Quarters) and report current status. Guards will also accompany the inspector
through the area and note and react to any discrepancies.
(4) All persons, regardless of rank, are required to respect the fire guard in the
performance of his/her duties.
(5) A fire guard remains on post and continues to perform all duties required on
that post until he/she is properly relieved.
(6) If a fire guard requires relief due to sickness or any other reason, he/she will
notify the Charge of Quarters and wait until he/she is replaced by another guard or
has permission to leave his/her post.
(7) The fire guard’s normal duties include the following:
(a) Ensure the security and safety of all Soldiers.
(b) Safeguard the billets and personnel against fire.
(c) Know where the fire alarm, fire extinguisher, and nearest exits are.
(d) Study the fire evacuation plan.
(e) Ensure all exits are clear of obstructions.
(f) Have 100 percent accountability of Soldiers at all times.
(g) Ensure all equipment and wall lockers are secure.
(h) Prevent and report emergencies.
(i) Prevent and report any unauthorized entry into the building.
(8) Remember: If you are tired or sleepy, stand up. Stay awake and stay alert.
NOTE:
Conduct a check on learning.
Question: What are the two types of guard?
Answer: Interior and Exterior.
Question: "I will obey my special orders and perform all my duties in a military
manner” is what General Order?
Answer: General Order number 2.
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Question: True or False, Guards on posts that require challenges will render
salutes.
Answer: False. The guard's primary mission is to guard his/her post. Requiring
salutes places the individual in a vulnerable position. The guard will, however,
display all other military courtesies while in conversation with an officer.
Question: Who establishes Special Orders for the Guard?
Answer: The Commanding Officer establishes Special Orders.
NOTE:
SHOW Slide 9 (Terminal Learning Objective)
TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE
ACTION:
Perform the Duties of a Soldier on Guard
CONDITIONS:
Given a guard post and a set of Special Orders
STANDARDS:
Correctly perform the duties of a Solder on guard in accordance
with the Special Orders and recite General Orders without error
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SECTION IV.
ASK FOR QUESTIONS AND SUMMARY
Method of Instruction: Discussion
Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:35
Time of Instruction: 5 mins
Media: None
a. Ask students if they have any questions.
b. Answer all questions or agree to get back to students with a complete or appropriate
answer.
NOTE:
SUMMARY
The object of this block of instruction was to make you aware of the importance of guard duty,
the different types of guard duty, the three General Orders for guards, and the reasons for
guard duty. You may be required to perform interior guard and fire guard many times. Proper
application of procedures and guidelines presented in this class, and obeying General and
Special Orders, will ensure that your post will be secure.
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SECTION V. STUDENT EVALUATION (OPTIONAL)
Testing
None
Requirements
Feedback
Requirements
None
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Appendix A - Viewgraph Masters
VIEWGRAPHS
STRM
Slide #1
Terminal Learning Objective
Slide #2
Interior Guard
Slide #3
Exterior Guard
Slide #4
General Order Number 1
Slide #5
General Order Number 2
Slide #6
General Order Number 3
Slide #7
Special Orders
Slide #8
Terminal Learning Objective
Slide #9
A-1
Appendix B - Test(s) and Test Solution(s) (N/A)
B-1
Appendix C - Practical Exercises and Solutions
Built into Lesson Plan
C-1
Appendix D - Student Handouts (N/A)
D-1