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Guard Duty
Army Study Guide
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07/08/2008

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Term
What are the three general orders?
Definition
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.
Term
What two types of orders can a guard receive?
Definition
General orders
Special orders
Term
What are you normally responsible for at your guard post?
Definition
Your post and all government property in view
Term
What is deadly force?
Definition
The power to cause death or severe bodily harm
Term
What specifies the time for challenging?
Definition
The special orders
Term
Who is responsible for the instruction, discipline and performance of the guards?
Definition
The commander of the guards
Term
How would you challenge people in a vehicle?
Definition
You would challenge the same as if on foot but, make one or all of the individuals dismount the vehicle if deemed necessary.
Term
What are the two words that the countersign consists of?
Definition
Challenge and Password
Term
What is the proper use of deadly force?
Definition
Only the minimum amount of force necessary to make an apprehension
Term
At what position do you hold your rifle while challenging?
Definition
Port arms
Term
What Field Manual covers Guard duty?
Definition
FM 22-6
Term
What are the two different types of guard mountings?
Definition
Formal
Informal
Term
What are two types of guard duty?
Definition
Interior guard
Exterior guard
Term
What are three examples of exterior guard?
Definition
Lookouts
Listening posts
Outposts
Term
What are the duties of a guard?
Definition
They must memorize, understand, and comply with the general orders for guards. In addition, guards must understand and comply with special orders applying to their particular posts, including the use of the countersign and parole word, if they are in effect.
Term
What is a parole word?
Definition
The parole (word) is used to check on the countersign when inspecting guards. Any person in time of war who discloses the parole word or countersign to any person not entitled to receive it, shall be punished by death or such other punishment as a court-martial may direct (Article 101, Uniform Code of Military Justice).
Term
What do special orders define?
Definition
Exactly what a guard must do in a particular post
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