Interior Guard Duty Flashcards
Refers both to the unit responsible for protecting an installation and to the individual on watch.
Guard
An individual assigned to keep watch, protect, and report any unusual activities.
Sentry/Sentinel
Officers acting under the commanding officer, responsible for executing orders related to interior guard duty.
Officers of the Day
The senior officer or NCO directly under the Officer of the Day, responsible for instructing, disciplining, and overseeing guard performance.
Commander of the Guard
The senior of noncommissioned officer of guard.
SERGEANT OF THE GUARD
Includes battery, or any other similarly organized unit.
COMPANY
A building occupied by men detailed for interior guard duty.
GUARD HOUSE
The command “HALT” WHO IS THERE?
Is used to cause an unidentified.
CHALLENGE
A word, or distinctive sound, used to answer a challenge identifies the person or party desiring to enter or pass and is always secret
PASSWORD
The designated area assigned to a sentinel.
Sentinel Post
The process of replacing guard members at their posts.
Relief
A confinement facility for military prisoners.
Stockade
Ensures proper instruction, discipline, and performance of the guard.
Commander of the Guard
Supervises NCOs and enlisted members of the guard.
Sergeant of the Guard
Assigns members to their posts.
Corporal of the Guard
Must memorize and follow general and special orders.
Sentinels
Applied to all sentries for maintaining security.
General Orders
Issued by the commanding officer for specific duties.
Special Orders
Maintains order, protects property, and enforces regulations.
Interior Guard
Includes patrols and fixed posts.
Main Guard
Protects specific areas (parks, boats, aircraft, etc.).
Special Guard
Operates outside military installations and in combat zones.
Exterior Guard
