What do you need to prepare for guard duty?

[CharlotteMarie]

For guard duty, you need to bring relevant documents: work ID; student ID; ID card. Below is some information about the driving test: 1. Subject 1: Road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test, written test, computer-based, full score of 100, 90 or above is a pass (including 90). 2. Subject 2: Field driving skills test, actual vehicle operation on-site, only pass or fail, including reversing into a garage, parallel parking, S-curve, right-angle turn, and hill start and stop. These five items are mandatory and conducted in sequence, full score of 100, 80 or above is a pass (including 80). 3. Subject 3: Road driving skills test, actual vehicle operation on the road or simulated site, full score of 100, large passenger vehicles require 90 or above, large trucks 80 or above, other vehicle types 70 or above to pass.

[DelMary]

Before going on duty, I make sure to prepare all the essentials: the basic four-piece set of riot helmet, stab-proof vest, baton, and pepper spray is indispensable. I always check the walkie-talkie battery before each shift—it's crucial for reporting situations during early morning patrols. The sentry logbook must have a press-type ballpoint pen inserted, so I can write even with thin tactical gloves on in winter. I switch to silicone shock-absorbing insoles to prevent foot numbness after six hours of continuous standing. A thermal cup filled with lukewarm tea is the most practical—scalding hot water just slows things down. Most importantly, I memorize the three emergency contact numbers near the duty point; in an emergency, even reaching for a phone feels too slow.

[OMadison]

Station etiquette posts require more attention to detail. Iron the uniform two hours in advance, and use a toothpick to clean the gold threads on the epaulets. Keep three extra pairs of dark socks on hand—replace leather shoes immediately if they get soaked in rain. For women, securing a bun requires at least twenty U-shaped pins to stay firm, and the peaked cap must press down on the hairstyle for half an hour to prevent it from collapsing. I carry a folding compact mirror for lipstick touch-ups, but always avoid surveillance areas. A small trick for moving toes discreetly after standing for long periods is crucial—keeping the upper body straight while alternately flexing and extending the toes helps prevent fainting effectively.

[StGavin]

Our field troops handle sentry duty much more roughly. The Type 95 rifle magazines are always loaded with live rounds but not chambered, and ballistic plates must be inserted into the front and back of the tactical vest. For individual combat rations, fried rice flavor is the least likely to spoil, stuffed in the side pocket of the camouflage uniform to keep warm as midnight snack. The sentry box's metal cabinet always has three items: snake-repellent sulfur powder, hemostatic bandages, and a manual window-breaking hammer. Once during a sudden heavy rain, the squad leader, a veteran, taught me to put plastic bags over my socks before wearing combat boots, which could keep my feet dry for two more hours.

[BennettLee]

Winter Survival Trio for Subzero Sentry Duty: Rechargeable heated insoles provide continuous warmth for five hours, thermal patches fully line the waist protector, and anti-frostbite cream is thickly applied to earlobes and fingers two hours in advance. Add a fleece balaclava under the helmet to prevent exhaled vapor from freezing on eyelashes. Remember to wrap the thermos in the inner pocket of the military coat – left outside, it'll form ice crystals within half an hour. Seasoned veterans teach you to sway slightly on tiptoe in snow, which maintains warmth better than complete stillness.

[Perry]

For long shifts, adjust your condition. I usually do eye exercises half an hour early—rotate clockwise and counterclockwise twenty times each to avoid blurred vision at night. Sucking two mint candies is more effective than drinking coffee for staying alert, without frequent bathroom trips. Mentally reciting emergency procedure flowcharts is the best way to relieve fatigue, keeping vigilance while easing monotony. Choose a memory foam lumbar cushion for support, so your lower back won’t strain during late hours. Start slow ankle stretches fifteen minutes before shift ends to prevent dizziness when suddenly standing up.