TC 3-22.6 — Guard Duty (this Item Is Published W/ Basic Inl C1)
TC 3-22.6 governs the detailing and performance of guard duty, including interior and exterior guard organization and functions.
- Publication number: TC 3-22.6
- Title: GUARD DUTY (THIS ITEM IS PUBLISHED W/ BASIC INL C1)
- Date: 01/13/2017
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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TC 3-22.6 covers general and special orders, guard force composition, personnel duties, staff duty, special guards, hybrid threat areas, and guard mounting. It requires guards to memorize, understand, and comply with specified general orders and addresses formal guard relief and posting procedures.
Applies to: This manual applies to the Regular Army, the Army National Guard (ARNG)/National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS), and the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- General and special guard orders
- Interior guard composition
- Exterior guard composition
- Staff duty personnel
- Special guards
- Hybrid threat areas
- Formal guard mounting
- Formal relief and posting of guards
Questions and answers
What general orders must guards memorize and follow?
All guards are required to memorize, understand, and comply with the following general orders: No. 1. I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved. No. 2. I will obey my special orders and perform all my duties in a military manner. No. 3. I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my instruction, to the Commander of the Relief. (paragraph 1-2)
What do special orders determine for a guard?
The special orders are based on the current situation, as well as, the sensitivity of the site being protected. Special orders are updated as frequently as the situation dictates. (paragraph 1-3)
What can an interior or exterior guard force include?
The guard force may consist of an interior guard, an exterior guard, or a combination of both. The interior guard guards everything from the perimeter of the installation or area of responsibility inward. The exterior guard guards all areas outside the installation that can influence the installation. (paragraph 1-5)
What are Installation Commanders responsible for regarding the interior guard?
Installation Commanders are responsible for the interior guard and prescribing the composition of the guard. (paragraph 1-6)
When is guard mounting conducted?
Guard mounting always is conducted by the CoG or the SoG if the Commander is absent. A guard mount is conducted prior to posting guards to ensure all personnel are present, alert, properly equipped, knowledgeable, and capable of assuming duty. (paragraph 5-1)