sentry duty

• Die Aufgabe oder Pflicht, als Wache Posten zu stehen, meist im militärischen oder sicherheitsdienstlichen Kontext, um Gefahren oder unbefugtes Eindringen zu beobachten.

The task or responsibility of standing guard as a sentry, typically in a military or security context, to watch for danger or unauthorized entry.

1. Guard dutyB2formal

   The task or responsibility of standing watch as a sentry to protect a place or person.

   Wachdienst

   • The soldier was assigned sentry duty at the main gate.
   • He performed sentry duty throughout the cold night.
   • Sentry duty requires constant alertness and discipline.