Guard Duty
What are the three general orders?
1. I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only
when properly relieved.
2. I will obey my special orders and perform all my duties in a military manner.
3. I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not
covered in my instructions to the Commander of the Relief.
What two types of orders can a guard receive?
1. General orders
2. Special orders
What are you normally responsible for at your guard post?
Your post and all government property in view
What is deadly force?
The power to cause death or severe bodily harm
What specifies the time for challenging?
The special orders
Who is responsible for the instruction, discipline and performance of the
guards?
The commander of the guards
How would you challenge people in a vehicle?
You would challenge the same as if on foot but, make one or all of the individuals
dismount the vehicle if deemed necessary.
What are the two words that the countersign consists of?
Challenge and Password
What is the proper use of deadly force?
Only the minimum amount of force necessary to make an apprehension
At what position do you hold your rifle while challenging?
Port arms
What Field Manual covers Guard duty?
FM 22-6
What are the two different types of guard mountings?
1. Formal
2. Informal
What is your chain of command as a guard?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Commander of the relief,
Sergeant of the guard
Officer of the guard
Field officer of the day
Commanding officer at the level responsible for the guard mount
What type of guard is normally used to protect a unit in a tactical
environment?
Exterior guard
What is F.O.D.?
Field Officer of the Day
If you sleep on duty, what could your punishment be?
Court Martial
What are two types of guard duty?
1. Interior guard
2. Exterior guard
What is the normal length of time for a field officer of the day?
24 hrs
How long will a guard normally stay at his post?
2 to 4 hours
Who is normally in charge of establishing the special orders for guard
posts?
The Post Commander
Does a guard salute indoors?
Yes
When are guards not required to salute?
No salute is given by a guard who is engaged in a specific duty, the performance of
which prevents saluting.
What are three examples of exterior guard?
1. Lookouts
2. Listening posts
3. Outposts
What are the duties of a guard?
They must memorize, understand, and comply with the general orders for guards. In
addition, guards must understand and comply with special orders applying to their
particular posts, including the use of the countersign and parole word, if they are in
effect.
What is a parole word?
The parole (word) is used to check on the countersign when inspecting guards. Any
person in time of war who discloses the parole word or countersign to any person not
entitled to receive it, shall be punished by death or such other punishment as a
court-martial may direct (Article 101, Uniform Code of Military Justice).
What do special orders define?
Exactly what a guard must do in a particular post
What is supernumerary?
An extra member of the guard who is used when needed to replace a guard or to
perform special duties as prescribed by local directives.