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The guards do not wear rank to avoid outranking the fallen.

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Why do the uniforms the old guard wear display no rank?

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.


While guarding the Tomb of the Unknowns how many steps does the guards take?

Twenty one paces.


What rank do you have to be to be a member of the Honor Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington Cemetery?

Unless things have changed since I served, there is no minimum rank requirement.


Who guards the tomb of the unknowns?

The US Army's 3rd IR (Infantry Regiment) called "The Old Guard" pulls that duty.


What wars did the unknowns serve in from the Tomb of the Unknowns?

W.W.I W.W.II Korea


Who is buried at the Tomb of the Unknowns?

Unknowm.


When did the guarding of the tomb of the unknowns begin?

On March 4, 1921, the United States Congress approved the burial of an unidentified American serviceman from World War I in the plaza of the new Memorial Amphitheater. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier refers to a grave in which the unidentifiable remains of a soldier are buried. Throughout history, many soldiers have died in wars without their remains being identified. Following the First World War, a movement arose to commemorate these soldiers with a single tomb, containing the body of one such unidentified soldier. This tomb has always been guarded by the military, as can be seen with the changing of the guard ceremony. It is considered one of the highest honors to serve as a ceremonial guard. The guards do not wear rank insignia on their uniforms so that they do not outrank the Unknowns, whatever their rank may have been (cool huh?)/


When is the tomb of the unknowns guarded?

it's guarded day and night


In what cemetery is the Tomb of the Unknowns located?

In the US, the Tomb of the Unknowns is located in Arlington National Cemetery. Other countries also have similar memorials, especially for the major conflicts of the 20th century.


Where is the tomb located of the unknown soldier?

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is located in Arlington, Virginia. It is also sometimes referred to as the Tomb of the Unknowns.


What is all in an Honor Guard for the US Army?

The Third Infantry Regiment, also known as the Old Guard, is the unit which handles those matters. They'll do color guards, they provide the guards for the Tomb of the Unknowns, they provide the United States Army Drill Team, and other like functions.


What do the 3 figures on the tomb of the unknowns represent?

Victory, Peace, and Valor.