How Do I Become a Tomb
Guard
Being selected
to stand watch over the graves of the Unknown Soldiers is one of the
highest honors a soldier in the United States Army can be granted. Selection is
very rigorous.
First and foremost, you must be an enlisted member of the United
States Army, between the ranks of Private (E-1) through Sergeant First
Class (E-7). The Tomb Guards are selected from only one unit in the
Army, the 3d U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard) which is stationed at Fort
Myer, Virginia.
However,
getting to the Old Guard is tough, as you must pass the
standards set for the entire Regiment. Once in the Old Guard you must serve for
at least 6 months, before submitting your name to the Tomb.
Just some of the requirements that each candidate must have:
- No military or civilian convictions of law
- Score a minimum of
250 on the Army Physical
Fitness Test
- Be with in 5'11" - 6'4"
- Have a 30 inch waist
- Present a soldierly appearance in the Army Blue Uniform.
For
additional information regarding assignment to the 3d US Infantry (The Old Guard),
Fort Myer, VA click here The Old Guard.
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