Guard Duty Flashcards
What is a guard responsible for at a post?
The guard is responsible for the post and all government property within view
What FM covers guard duty?
FM 22-6
How many types of guards are there?
3- Interior, Special and exterior
What are the general orders of guard duty?
- I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved
- I will obey my special orders and preform all my duties in a military manner.
- I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies and anything not covered in my instructions to the commander of the relief
What are the duties of a guard?
To comply, understand and memorize the general orders and special orders of that particular post.
What are special orders?
Those orders that detail exactly what a guard is suppose to do and when to do them at a particular post.
What is interior guard duty?
A guard unit under orders to preserve order, protect property and enforce military regulations
What is the purpose of special guards?
Special guards protect the property not covered by the main guard
Usually how many reliefs of the guard is made?
3
Explain the make-up of a guard force.
it consists of two basic parts; The main guard which is on duty, and the reserve guard force which consists of the other two shifts (reliefs) which are not posted
What two qualifications must a guard posses to be eligible for duty?
know the general orders and familiarity wit the use of his or her weapon
What is your chain of command as a sentinel?
- Commander of the relief
- Sergeant of the guard
- Officer of the guard
- Field officer of the day
- Commanding officer of the guard mount
What does F.O.D. mean ?
field officer of the day
What is the purpose of a supernumerary
to take the place of a sentinel who isn’t able to perform guard duty
Does a guard or sentry salute indoors
yes
What does the phrase “hours of challenging” mean?
The hours of poor visibility when a challenge is necessary- during darkness, heavy fog or rain.
What are the two parts of a countersign
challenge and password
When is a guard or sentinel not required to salute
When the duty prevents it or when on a post that requires the use of challenge and password
when does a guard or sentinel render the “present arms” salute?
When at right or left shoulder arms
If you were on guard duty and colonel or a general ordered you to allow him to inspect your weapon would you be required to do so.
No. When a guard is on duty he or she only takes orders from the commander of the relief, sergeant of the guard, officer of the day or officer of the guard
What is the normal length of time for a guard to stay on his post?
Two hours
What is the length of time the guard is off before he has to go back to his or her post?
Four hours
How long is the tour of duty for a guard?
24 hours
What is a parole word?
A password known only to the guard and certain people authorized to inspect the guard
