Guard duty

Question 0

what 2 types of orders can a guard recieve?

Answer 0

1. General orders

2. Special orders

Question 1

What are the 3 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 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 relief.

Question 2

what are you normally responsible for at your guard post?

Answer 2

your post and all government property in view.

Question 3

what is deadly force?

Answer 3

the power to cause death or severe bodily harm.

Question 4

what specifies the time for challenging?

Answer 4

the special orders

Question 5

who is responsible for the instructions, discipline and performance of the guards?

Answer 5

The commander of the guards

Question 6

How would you challenge people in a vehicle?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

what are the 2 words that the countersign consists of?

Answer 7

challenge and password

Question 8

what is the proper use of deadly force?

Answer 8

only the minimum amount of force necessary to make an apprehension

Question 9

at what position do you hold your rifle while challenging?

Answer 9

port arms

Question 10

what field manual covers Guard duty?

Answer 10

FM 22-6

Question 11

What are the 2 different types of guard mountings?

Answer 11

1. Formal

2. Informal

Question 12

what is your chain of command as a guard?

Answer 12

1. Commander of 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 13

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

Answer 13

Exterior guard

Question 14

What is F.O.D?

Answer 14

Field Officer of the Day

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Court Martial

Question 16

What are 2 types of guard duty?

Answer 16

1. Interior Guard

2. Exterior Guard

Question 17

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

Answer 17

24 hours

Question 18

How long will a guard normally stay at his post?

Answer 18

2 to 4 hours

Question 19

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

Answer 19

The Post Commander

Question 20

Does a guard salute indoors?

Answer 20

Yes

Question 21

When are guards not required to salute?

Answer 21

No salute is given by a guard who is engaged in a specific duty that prevents saluting.

Question 22

What are 3 examples of exterior guard?

Answer 22

1. Lookouts
2. Listening posts
3. Outposts

Question 23

What are the duties of a guard?

Answer 23

They must memorize, understand and comply with the general orders. they must also understand and comply with special orders for their post. to include the use of countersign and parole word if they are in effect.

Question 24

What is a parole word?

Answer 24

the parole word is used to check on the countersign when inspecting guards. Any person in a time of war that discloses the parole word or counter sign to anyone not entitled to it, shall be punished by death or such other punishment as a court-martial may direct

Question 25

what do special orders define?

Answer 25

exactly what a guard must do in a particular post

Question 26

what is supernumerary?

Answer 26

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.