Guard Duty

Question 1

What are the three general orders?

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

What two types of orders can a guard receive?

Answer 2

1. General orders

2. Special orders

Question 3

What are you normally responsible for at your guard post?

Answer 3

Your post and all government property in view

Question 4

What is deadly force?

Answer 4

The power to cause death or severe bodily harm

Question 5

What specifies the time for challenging?

Answer 5

The special orders

Question 6

Who is responsible for the instruction, discipline and performance of the guards?

Answer 6

The commander of the guards

Question 7

How would you challenge people in a vehicle?

Answer 7

You would challenge the same as if on foot but, make one or all of the individuals dismount the vehicle if deemed necessary.

Question 8

What are the two words that the countersign consists of?

Answer 8

Challenge and Password

Question 9

What is the proper use of deadly force?

Answer 9

Only the minimum amount of force necessary to make an apprehension

Question 10

At what position do you hold your rifle while challenging?

Answer 10

Port arms

Question 11

What Field Manual covers Guard duty?

Answer 11

FM 22-6

Question 12

What are the two different types of guard mountings?

Answer 12

1. Formal

2. Informal

Question 13

What is your chain of command as a guard?

Answer 13

1. Commander of the relief
2. Sergeant of the guard
3. Officer of the guard
4. Field officer of the day
5. Commanding officer at the level responsible for the guard mount

Question 14

What type of guard is normally used to protect a unit in a tactical environment?

Answer 14

Exterior guard

Question 15

What is F.O.D.?

Answer 15

Field Officer of the Day

Question 16

If you sleep on duty, what could your punishment be?

Answer 16

Court Martial

Question 17

What are two types of guard duty?

Answer 17

1. Interior guard

2. Exterior guard

Question 18

What is the normal length of time for a field officer of the day?

Answer 18

24 hrs

Question 19

How long will a guard normally stay at his post?

Answer 19

2 to 4 hours

Question 20

Who is normally in charge of establishing the special orders for guard posts?

Answer 20

The Post Commander

Question 21

Does a guard salute indoors?

Answer 21

Yes

Question 22

When are guards not required to salute?

Answer 22

No salute is given by a guard who is engaged in a specific duty, the performance of which prevents saluting.

Question 23

What are three examples of exterior guard?

Answer 23

1. Lookouts

2. Listening posts 3. Outposts

Question 24

What are the duties of a guard?

Answer 24

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.

Question 25

What is a parole word?

Answer 25

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).

Question 26

What do special orders define?

Answer 26

Exactly what a guard must do in a particular post

Question 27

What is supernumerary?

Answer 27

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.