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The quarter guard is a small detachment of troops that can be used as a ceremonial guard which may be mounted at the entrance of a military unit to pay compliments as required. A quarter guard is to consist of one non-commissioned officer and six or eight other ranks formed up in two ranks.^[1] It is technically^{[clarification needed]} a minuscule guard of honour.

Indian Army

In the Indian Army, the quarter guard is the main point of security arrangements for the army camp/garrison Regimental depot. The regimental colours, the armoury and the treasury would be kept in this building. In addition to this, the quarter guard also has a lock-up often in the guardhouse to hold soldiers charged with minor crimes (absent without leave, drunkenness being among the usual crimes).

The standard guard strength is 6 guards, 1 guard 2/ic (2nd in command - usually a Naik or Lance Naik) and a guard commander (usually a Havildar). Additionally, in some units, a bugler would also be present for calling the various duty calls etc. At the time of emergencies/threats, the strength of the guard would be increased.

The Armoury is a part of the Quarter Guard. A Quarter Guard is a place of pride for the Army Unit and the guards detailed on duty there are always in ceremonials. A visiting dignitary invariably visits the Quarter Guard. A Quarter Guard is expected to reflect the high standards of the unit. It has some relation with the number of troops in presidential guard. May be a quarter of governor general guard in English empire.

References

^ RAF Drill and Ceremonial AP 818 7th Edition

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[1] RAF Drill and Ceremonial AP 818 7th Edition

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 The '''quarter guard''' is a small [[Rank (formation)|detachment]] of troops that can be used as a ceremonial guard which may be mounted at the entrance of a military unit to pay compliments as required. A quarter guard is to consist of one non-commissioned officer and six or eight [[Enlisted rank|other ranks]] formed up in two [[Rank (formation)|ranks]].<ref>''RAF Drill and Ceremonial'' AP 818 7th Edition</ref> It is technically{{Clarify|reason=vague|date=September 2014}} a minuscule [[guard of honour]].