Guard Duty

Question 1

What are the three general orders?

Answer 1

1. I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved.
2. I will obey all my special orders and perform 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.

Question 2

What two types of orders can a guard receive?

Answer 2

1. General orders.

2. Special orders.

Question 3

What are two types of guard duty?

Answer 3

1. Interior guard.

2. Exterior guard.

Question 4

What are you normally responsible for at your guard post?

Answer 4

Your post and all government property in view.

Question 5

What is your chain of command as a guard?

Answer 5

1. Commander of the relief.
2. Sergeant of the guard.
3. Officer of the guard.
4. Field officer of the day.
5. Commanding officer at the level responsible for the guard mount.

Question 6

What is F.O.D.?

Answer 6

Field Officer of the Day.

Question 7

Does a guard salute indoors?

Answer 7

Yes.

Question 8

When are guards not required to salute?

Answer 8

No salute is given by a guard who is engaged in a specific duty, the performance of which prevents saluting.

Question 9

What are the duties of a guard?

Answer 9

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.

Question 10

What is a parole word?

Answer 10

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, UCMJ).