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Army Board - Guard Duty Part 1

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This deck covers key concepts and duties related to guard duty, including types of guards, their responsibilities, and procedures for challenging and using force.

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What are the two types of guards?

Interior and exterior.
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Definition
What are the two types of guards?
Interior and exterior.
What are interior guards?
Detailed by installation commanders to protect property and enforce regulations and preserve order.
What two guard types fall under interior guards?
Main and special
What do main guards consist of?
A combination of patrols and fixed posts.
In general, what is the primary duty of exterior guards?
To protect a unit from surprises and to give the unit time to prepare to counter any threats.
What do special guards do?
Protect vehicles, parks, trains, boats, aircrafts and for other special purposes.
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Army Board - Guard Duty Part 1
TermDefinition
What are the two types of guards?
Interior and exterior.
What are interior guards?
Detailed by installation commanders to protect property and enforce regulations and preserve order.
What two guard types fall under interior guards?
Main and special
What do main guards consist of?
A combination of patrols and fixed posts.
In general, what is the primary duty of exterior guards?
To protect a unit from surprises and to give the unit time to prepare to counter any threats.
What do special guards do?
Protect vehicles, parks, trains, boats, aircrafts and for other special purposes.
What are exterior guards?
Lookouts, listening posts, outposts, especially designated patrols, guards in combat zones, field training areas, and guards outside the limits of a military installation. Exterior guards perform as prescribed by special orders and instructions and not as formal and restricted as interior guards.
What are 3 examples of exterior guards?
Lookouts, listening posts, outposts
Is the composition of an exterior guard the same as that of an interior guard?
No- exterior guards have no commanders that are detailed for that duty and their actions are prescribed by instructions from their leaders, SOPs and special instructions.
What are the duties of a guard?
Memorize, understand and comply with the general orders for guards. Understand and comply with special orders applying to their particular post, including the use of countersign and parole word.
What type of guard is normally used to protect a unit in a tactical environment?
Exterior guard
What are the 3 general orders?
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 my duties in a military manner 3- I will report any violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my instructions to the commander of the relief.
What two types of orders can a guard receive?
General orders Special orders
Who may give a guard member orders?
The guard’s chain of command
Can a NCO be the Commander of the guard?
Yes
What is a Soldier normally responsible for at his guard post?
The post and all government property in view
What is deadly force?
The power to cause death or severe bodily harm
What does the term “challenge” mean?
Any process carried out by one unit or person with the object of ascertaining the friendly or hostile character or identity of another
What specifies the time for challenging?
The special orders
Who is responsible for the instruction, discipline, and performance of the guards?
The commander of the guards
What two words does the countersign consist of?
Challenge and password
In a countersign, what is the challenge?
The first word used to challenge a person or party
In a countersign, what is the password?
The second word or sign used to reply to a challenge
What is the proper use of deadly force?
Only the minimum amount of force necessary to make an apprehension
At what position do you hold your rifle while challenging?
Port arms
When challenging, what is the position of your pistol?
Pistol-raised
What are the two different types of guard mountings?
Formal and informal