During overnight guard duty, what is required?

• A. The guard must challenge all people entering their assigned limits.
• B. The guard should ignore entrants.
• C. The guard must report every visitor to the Commander of the Relief.
• D. The guard must leave the post.

Answer: (A)

Vigilance and proper entry control are essential during overnight guard duty. The guard must challenge all people entering their assigned limits to confirm they have authorization. By stopping and verifying anyone who approaches, you deter unauthorized access, maintain awareness of who is on the post, and ensure a quick, appropriate response if something seems off. This proactive step keeps the area secure and reinforces disciplined, rule-based behavior on guard.

Ignoring entrants or leaving the post would leave the area unmonitored and compromise security. While escalation is necessary if someone cannot be identified, the routine action is to actively check and verify every person at the boundary of the post.