Guard of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in a hurry? , going to the sentry box!!!

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Guard on duty. Arlington National Cemetery VA. Its a rare video shot, since the guard on duty appear doing an entry to the sentry box .

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[americansoldier711]

During hurricane Isabel, the sentries guarding The Tomb of the Unknowns remained at their post. At this place, 24 hrs/365 days at year regardless of the weather conditions and ignoring personal well-being, there is a soldier on duty watching over the Tomb.

[americansoldier711]

I think because to call for relief for changing of the guard.

[ssobataka]

The gloves they wear are cotton and very soft when they are dry. It is hard to get a good grip on the rifle and make the crisp movements with it if the gloves are "slippery." They wet them to get a better grip on the weapon. There is not a water bottle in there to drink, they drink fluids before being posted. They cannot tie their own shoes once the belt is put on. It is so tight and if they bend over it will mess up the appearance of their jacket. I hope this helps a little.

[tallone1217]

TheSentinel488 thank you for answering that question. Are you or did you serve at the tomb?

[lyrenlen]

I think its annoying to have ppl watch u on guard or post... Especially in uniform Fuck that...

[mrjzxv]

i thought there was like a toilet in there, woah be careful not to shake on the the tomb

[timstamtic]

@americansoldier711 i think the greatest thing is they had the choice to not do it during the storm but they all volunteered and put there lifes on the line for the tomb. im serving right now and when i visited it was a tear jerker. commitment.

[TheSentinel488]

@WarThug13 the wet gloves give the sentinel a better grip of the weapon They tie their shoes in the guard quarters.

[TheSentinel488]

There's a mirror in there for the sentinel to check his uniform, a phone to call down to the guard quarters and a spray bottle to wet their gloves. Also, the sentinel goes in the box when there is a wreath laying ceremony as he cannot walk the mat while someone is on the plaza.

[jamyee]

what is the purpose of the sentry box?

[nnlamb25]

I went with my class once and he went into the box. Didn't think much of it

[KittySN]

Honestly, I was wondering if they ever used their sentry station.