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Guard Duty Flashcards

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What is a guard responsible for at a post?

A

The guard is responsible for the post and all government property within view

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What FM covers guard duty?

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FM 22-6

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How many types of guards are there?

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3- Interior, Special and exterior

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What are the general orders of guard duty?

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  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 preform 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
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What are the duties of a guard?

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To comply, understand and memorize the general orders and special orders of that particular post.

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What are special orders?

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Those orders that detail exactly what a guard is suppose to do and when to do them at a particular post.

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What is interior guard duty?

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A guard unit under orders to preserve order, protect property and enforce military regulations

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What is the purpose of special guards?

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Special guards protect the property not covered by the main guard

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8
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Usually how many reliefs of the guard is made?

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3

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Explain the make-up of a guard force.

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it consists of two basic parts; The main guard which is on duty, and the reserve guard force which consists of the other two shifts (reliefs) which are not posted

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What two qualifications must a guard posses to be eligible for duty?

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know the general orders and familiarity wit the use of his or her weapon

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What is your chain of command as a sentinel?

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  1. Commander of the relief
  2. Sergeant of the guard
  3. Officer of the guard
  4. Field officer of the day
  5. Commanding officer of the guard mount
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What does F.O.D. mean ?

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field officer of the day

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What is the purpose of a supernumerary

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to take the place of a sentinel who isn’t able to perform guard duty

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14
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Does a guard or sentry salute indoors

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yes

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15
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What does the phrase “hours of challenging” mean?

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The hours of poor visibility when a challenge is necessary- during darkness, heavy fog or rain.

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What are the two parts of a countersign

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challenge and password

17
Q

When is a guard or sentinel not required to salute

A

When the duty prevents it or when on a post that requires the use of challenge and password

18
Q

when does a guard or sentinel render the “present arms” salute?

A

When at right or left shoulder arms

19
Q

If you were on guard duty and colonel or a general ordered you to allow him to inspect your weapon would you be required to do so.

A

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

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What is the normal length of time for a guard to stay on his post?

A

Two hours

21
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What is the length of time the guard is off before he has to go back to his or her post?

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Four hours

22
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How long is the tour of duty for a guard?

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24 hours

23
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What is a parole word?

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A password known only to the guard and certain people authorized to inspect the guard

24
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what is the correct response to a parole word?

A

both parts of the countersign

25
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What method would best safeguard a large area by a small number of guards?

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the patrol system

26
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Describe the proper procedure for challenging when two or more persons are approaching you post?

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halt them far enough away from you so that they cant overpower you (at least 10 paces). Have one person advance to be recognized. make that person set down their identification and move back. get the ID. Challenge the second person, if her or she returns the correct password let him pass. allow the others to pass only if you’re satisfied with the first person’s identification

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What is deadly force?

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The ability to cause death or bodily harm

28
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What is the correct use of deadly force?

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Only that amount of power necessary to make an apprehension

29
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When should a guard use deadly force?

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  1. when the property designed for protection is being stolen or destroyed
  2. To protect oneself from serious bodily harm, imminent danger or death
30
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How many guard classes of orders are there?

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two. general and special

31
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What does “SALUTE” stand for?

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Size, activity, location, unit, time and equipment

32
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What are the five S’s of guarding enemy prisoners?

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Search, segregate, silence, speed and safeguard

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