They are.
Indeed, not only are the military guards volunteers for this assignment, they are required to pass one of the most rigorous tests of their competence for this task. Many soldiers ask for this assignment -- it is the most prestigious that any soldier can receive -- but only the best of the best of those who ask for it are allowed to take part in this honor.
Barracks under the tomb
The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier was named The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier because the soldiers are unknown and they are honored in a tomb.
They would shoot them, yes. The guns are unloaded but ready to be used at all times, with a bayonet attached.
because before he goes in there he has "special time" in case he dies and cant do it anymore
The Old Guard of the 3rd Infantry Regiment, US Army.
The Only old guard members that do not wear rank insignia are the tomb guards at the tomb of the unknown soldier. The reason for this is so that none of the sentinels outrank any of the unknowns.
The story of the guards placed outside the tomb of Jesus is unique to Matthew's Gospel. The other gospels don't even mention guards; the disciples are free to just walk into the open tomb. Since the author of Matthew chose not to give them names, we will never know.
Many believe that there were 2 guards out side of the tomb of Jesus Christ. But the Bible does not give an exact answer.
Thomas Hudson Jones carved the tomb of the unknown soldier
In most countries, the tomb of the unknown soldier is exactly that. The remains of an unknown and unidentified are contained in it.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is located in Arlington, Virginia. It is also sometimes referred to as the Tomb of the Unknowns.
The Tomb of the Unknown, in Washington D.C., honors unidentified war dead.