Guard Duty (FM 22-6)

Question 1

What reference covers Guard Duty?

Answer 1

FM 22-6

Question 2

What two types of orders can a guard receive?

Answer 2

• general orders

- special orders

Question 3

What are 3 examples of exterior guard?

Answer 3

• lookouts
• listening posts
• outposts

Question 4

What is a parole word?

Answer 4

• The parole word is used by authorized persons to inspect guards
• When the inspector gives a guard the parole word, the guard gives the inspector both parts of the countersign (challenge and password)

Question 5

What are the two types of guard duty?

Answer 5

• interior

- exterior

Question 6

What does the countersign consists of?

Answer 6

Challenge and Password

Question 7

When is a countersign used?

Answer 7

The countersign is used in combat environments and, when necessary, in garrison when directed by the Commanding Officer

Question 8

What are you normally responsible for at your guard post?

Answer 8

Your post and all government property in view

Question 9

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

Answer 9

The commander of the guards

Question 10

What is your chain of command as a guard?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

What are three examples of exterior guard?

Answer 11

Lookouts
Listening Posts
Outposts

Question 12

What is a supernumerary?

Answer 12

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.