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[[File:Pacific Partnership 2015 leaders visit Republic of Fiji Military Forces Strategic Headquarters 150609-F-YW474-061.jpg|thumb|Members of the Republic of [[Fiji Military Forces]] Quarter Guard.]]
[[File:U.S. Army Africa Senior Leader Engagement in Nigeria (8096370620) (2).jpg|thumb| The Quarter Guard at the [[Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji|Command and Staff College, Jaji]], [[Jaji, Nigeria|Jajii]]]]
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]].

==Indian Army==
In the [[Indian Army]], the quarter guard is the main point of security arrangements for the army camp/[[garrison]] [[Regimental depot]]. The [[regiment]]al colours, the [[Armory (military)|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 [[soldier]]s charged with minor [[crime]]s ([[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 (military rank)|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 British Empire.

==References==
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[[Category:Ceremonial units and formations]]

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