Tomb of the Unknown Soldier guard

GPTKB entity

Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military ceremonial guard
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:The_Old_Guard
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Tomb_Guard_Identification_Badge
gptkbp:badgeIs one of the least awarded badges in the U.S. Army
gptkbp:ceremonyIncludes gptkb:Changing_of_the_Guard
gptkbp:countryOfOperation gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:dutyIs 24 hours a day
365 days a year
gptkbp:dutyStarted 1937
gptkbp:eligibility active duty members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment
must meet strict physical and conduct standards
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tomb of the Unknown Soldier guard
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Arlington_National_Cemetery
gptkbp:marchPattern 21 steps south, 21 seconds, 21 steps north, 21 seconds
gptkbp:notableFor precision and discipline
unbroken vigil since 1937
gptkbp:performedBy members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment
gptkbp:protectedBy gptkb:Tomb_of_the_Unknown_Soldier
gptkb:U.S._Army
gptkbp:publicCanView gptkb:Changing_of_the_Guard_ceremony
gptkbp:symbolizes honor for unidentified fallen soldiers
respect for military service
gptkbp:trainer intensive training
rigorous selection process
gptkbp:uniformIncludes gptkb:M14_rifle
dress blue uniform
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:3rd_Infantry_Regiment
gptkb:3rd_U.S._Infantry_Regiment_(The_Old_Guard)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6