guard unit
Protective patrol team
A guard unit is a military formation assigned to protective or security duties.
National Guard units are state-based reserve forces that can be activated for emergencies or federal service.
In gaming, particularly strategy and role-playing games, a guard unit is a defensive troop type stationed to protect locations or characters: Position your guard units at the castle gates.
- sentinelGuard who monitors
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- security detailProtective personnel assignment
- squadronMilitary aviation unit
- platoonSmall infantry formation
detachment · watchmen · garrison · regiment · troops · sentry · night watch · barracks · duty · formation · checkpoint · perimeter · militia · escort · outpost · forward operating base · defense · shield
guard unitstrike team
Small tactical assault unit
raiding party · invasion force · strike force · assault team · shock troops
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