Guard Duty Flashcards
What Army manual covers Guard Duty?
Training Circular 3-22.6, January 2017.
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 perform 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.
How many types of guards are there?
Three—interior, special, and exterior.
What is interior guard duty?
A guard 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.
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.
If you were on guard duty and a 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 correct use of deadly force?
Only the amount of power necessary to make an apprehension.
When should a guard use deadly force?
- When the property designated for protection is being stolen or destroyed.
- To protect oneself from serious bodily harm, imminent danger, or death.
How many classes of orders are there?
Two. General and special.
What does SALUTE (report) stand for?
Size Activity Location Unit Time Equipment
(STP 21-1-SMCT, Task 301-COMM-1050)
What are the five S’s of guarding enemy prisoners?
Search, segregate, silence, speed, and safeguard.
