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How many steps does the Guard of the Unknown Soldier take during his walk across the tomb of the Soldier and why?
And.......How long does he hesitate after his about face to begin his return walk and why? Try it without Google please |
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Well I might've tried it without google if you didn't mention google.. now everyone's gonna google it!
neat though. |
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21 and 21. I knew that much... but had to google it of course to get more info. WWW.TOMBGUARD.ORG Great site. Check out the FAQ there. 21 steps. It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary. He does not execute an about face. He stops on the 21st step, then turns and faces the Tomb for 21 seconds. Then he turns to face back down the mat, changes his weapon to the outside shoulder, counts 21 seconds, then steps off for another 21 step walk down the mat. He faces the Tomb at each end of the 21 step walk for 21 seconds. The Sentinel then repeats this over and over until he is relieved at the Guard Change. I remember the rifle on the outside shoulder as well - signifying protection or standing between the tomb and any danger. |
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21 and 21. I knew that much... but had to google it of course to get more info. WWW.TOMBGUARD.ORG Great site. Check out the FAQ there. 21 steps. It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary. He does not execute an about face. He stops on the 21st step, then turns and faces the Tomb for 21 seconds. Then he turns to face back down the mat, changes his weapon to the outside shoulder, counts 21 seconds, then steps off for another 21 step walk down the mat. He faces the Tomb at each end of the 21 step walk for 21 seconds. The Sentinel then repeats this over and over until he is relieved at the Guard Change. I remember the rifle on the outside shoulder as well - signifying protection or standing between the tomb and any danger. You are the man!!! Yes...That is great stuff to read, those guards go through more that what people think... |
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So um, since I'm so uneducated on the subject, here's a stupid question: Whose tomb are they guarding, exactly?
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So um, since I'm so uneducated on the subject, here's a stupid question: Whose tomb are they guarding, exactly? The Unknown Soldier |
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EE you need to go to the website I listed... It'll give you more info. The FAQ section is great reading too. But then I'm a patriotic SOB. |
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yeah um I was hoping for a quick answer. I shouldn't even be on here, I have homework to do. Maybe I'll check it out later.
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Thanks I'm a soldier who needs to do their homework!
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Yeah, the tomb guards take their duty VERY seriously. That site is worth browsing around on - even if navigation is kinda screwy. |
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I think it was 21 also ( I asked my son in JROTC
 )...he did start babblin something about the salute and right face ..yadda ,yadda, mom
I'm so proud of him! 
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