If you haven't already, you may wish to react the history of the tomb. Also, why you shouldn't mess with a tomb guard. The history puts the amount of respect and discipline into more perspective
In 8th grade we took a trip to Washington D.C. and went to the tomb of the unknown soldier. We put a wreath there every year. I was one of the people picked to present it. Very memorable moment in my life.
I love to watch these videos of the Changing of the Guard. But to really experience the pomp and circumstance, you really must attend in the gallery and watch it in person. It really makes one proud to be an American. A little trivia. The sentries that walk the post at the tomb, display no rank on their uniforms to eliminate the possibility of outranking any of the unknowns. The exception is the guard commander. Thank you two for showing your respect while watching.
Those tomb guards are very dedicated. During a recent hurricane, the winds at the cemetery were very dangerous; capable of propelling debris with great force, and the guards were offered the option of skipping guard duty until the wind dropped to a safer level. They declined, and walked their guard shifts in spite of the terrible winds.
You bring up a good point about the bayonet. For a long time it was a problem. Some of the first bayonets were "plug" bayonets, which were jammed into the muzzle. You had to take them out to fire the weapon. But the bayonets on the Guards' rifles are "socket bayonets"; there is a ring on the bayonet that fits over the barrel, and connector under the barrel that connects with the handle of the bayonet. You can fire it while the bayonet is attached. I am impressed that you saw the problem and brought it up. I think that was very sharp for someone who is not a gun and military enthusiast like me.
Good video. I love the ceremony, and I'm gratified you find it impressive. The knife on the end of the rifle is called a "bayonet". It was named after the city of Bayonne in France, where putting a knife on a musket was done the first time (or one of the first times). "Bayonet" literally means "Little Bayonne." A grim cute little nickname for a weapon of death. The first bayonets were "plug" bayonets, with a grip that literally fit in the muzzle like a plug. You needed to take it out before you fired the weapon. "Ring" bayonets, with a ring protruding from the hilt that fit around the barrel and allowed the weapon to be fired with the bayonet attached, were common in much of the 18th Century. I'm not sure when they became generally used, but I bet lots of guys tried to attach some kind of blade to the front end of their gun, especially when they were single-shot muzzle loaders and so slow to fire. I must compliment you on your intelligence and alertness. With no background in weapons, unlike a gun owner and military history buff like me, you immediately realized that a knife at the end of a rifle is a problem. Can you fire the weapon without removing it first? I am impressed. You cut straight to the heart of a very important problem in the history of infantry weapons, without the benefit of having previous information and training.
Girl, only a bit in abs in watching you smile and noticing you wiping your eyes. I love that in a person. You don’t have to even say anything for someone to recognize how good you are ultimately at heart. 💖
24 hours a day, 365 days a year in all weather, protecting 4 tombs of unknown soldiers that fought in each war America has fought in. They represent ALL soldiers killed in wars who are not identified. They change guards many times a day.
There is one Tomb and three crypts. The WWI Unknown Soldier is in the Tomb, WWII and Korean War Unknowns are in crypts. The Vietnam Unknown was identified and removed in 1998, that crypt will forever remain empty. Guard changes vary - April thru September is 30 minutes, October thru March is one hour. Nights are always two hours.
Correction: They represent all U. S. armed forces personnel killed in action and missing in action, presumed dead. Soldiers are members of the Army, not the other branches of the military.
It is important to remember these are serious and dangerous soldiers that you don't want to mess with. It is a very difficult process to become an tomb guard. They must memorize pages of instructions and procedures as well as a lot of practice. They are a very elite group.
Those guns are fully loaded with the bayonet on it. The gun is always changed to the shoulder closest to the people, representing the soldier protecting the unknown against others. The marching is 21 steps, turn, facing the tomb for 21 seconds then proceed marching he opposite direction 21 steps. None of the soldiers wear their ranks in case they outrank the soldiers interred there. This has been going on since 1956
The rifles, are not loaded, that's why before handing it to the Sergeant of the guard the first thing the sentinel does is look down into the chamber to make sure he is not handing him a loaded weapon. The sentinel nor the Sergeant of the guard have loaded weapons nor live ammunition on their person. The bayonet (the knife affixed at the end of the rifle barrel) is real. Those are M-14 rifles, when loaded, the ammunition magazine would be clearly visible underneath the weapon.
@@Nomad-vv1gkI caught the moments where they check the weapon is unloaded, but I'm a little surprised they don't have a full magazine handy. Although, in fairness, it would be poor form to shoot a tourist, even a rude one.
The knife at the end of the barrel of the rifle is called a bayonet, pronounced "bay-o-net". It is not made onto the rifle, it is affixed onto the end of the barrel of the rifle for close quarter combat. It is positioned below the barrel so it does not prevent the weapon from being fired. In combat, the only time you would be given the command to "fix bayonets" is in anticipation of your position being overrun by the enemy.
The tomb guards are some of the most disciplined men and women in the military. They have the utmost respect from all military members and sometimes even civilians who come to the ceremony. Many of them are unfortunately rude.
If you haven't already, you may wish to react the history of the tomb. Also, why you shouldn't mess with a tomb guard. The history puts the amount of respect and discipline into more perspective
In 8th grade we took a trip to Washington D.C. and went to the tomb of the unknown soldier. We put a wreath there every year. I was one of the people picked to present it. Very memorable moment in my life.
Perfection, EVERY time is all they ask of the Sentinals. Anything less would be a disgrace to the tomb of the unknown. OH, and DON'T piss them off!
I love to watch these videos of the Changing of the Guard. But to really experience the pomp and circumstance, you really must attend in the gallery and watch it in person. It really makes one proud to be an American. A little trivia. The sentries that walk the post at the tomb, display no rank on their uniforms to eliminate the possibility of outranking any of the unknowns. The exception is the guard commander. Thank you two for showing your respect while watching.
Those tomb guards are very dedicated. During a recent hurricane, the winds at the cemetery were very dangerous; capable of propelling debris with great force, and the guards were offered the option of skipping guard duty until the wind dropped to a safer level. They declined, and walked their guard shifts in spite of the terrible winds.
There was never an option of skipping out on the Unknowns. The option was to stand guard at the top of the stairs, but everyone remained on the plaza.
@@tommyodonnell9 Ah, I stand corrected. It makes sense that that's the way they would do it. I am in your debt, Tommy O'Donnell.
You bring up a good point about the bayonet. For a long time it was a problem. Some of the first bayonets were "plug" bayonets, which were jammed into the muzzle. You had to take them out to fire the weapon. But the bayonets on the Guards' rifles are "socket bayonets"; there is a ring on the bayonet that fits over the barrel, and connector under the barrel that connects with the handle of the bayonet. You can fire it while the bayonet is attached. I am impressed that you saw the problem and brought it up. I think that was very sharp for someone who is not a gun and military enthusiast like me.
Good video. I love the ceremony, and I'm gratified you find it impressive. The knife on the end of the rifle is called a "bayonet". It was named after the city of Bayonne in France, where putting a knife on a musket was done the first time (or one of the first times). "Bayonet" literally means "Little Bayonne." A grim cute little nickname for a weapon of death. The first bayonets were "plug" bayonets, with a grip that literally fit in the muzzle like a plug. You needed to take it out before you fired the weapon. "Ring" bayonets, with a ring protruding from the hilt that fit around the barrel and allowed the weapon to be fired with the bayonet attached, were common in much of the 18th Century. I'm not sure when they became generally used, but I bet lots of guys tried to attach some kind of blade to the front end of their gun, especially when they were single-shot muzzle loaders and so slow to fire.
I must compliment you on your intelligence and alertness. With no background in weapons, unlike a gun owner and military history buff like me, you immediately realized that a knife at the end of a rifle is a problem. Can you fire the weapon without removing it first? I am impressed. You cut straight to the heart of a very important problem in the history of infantry weapons, without the benefit of having previous information and training.
You should watch the history of the tomb of the unknown
Girl, only a bit in abs in watching you smile and noticing you wiping your eyes. I love that in a person. You don’t have to even say anything for someone to recognize how good you are ultimately at heart. 💖
24 hours a day, 365 days a year in all weather, protecting 4 tombs of unknown soldiers that fought in each war America has fought in. They represent ALL soldiers killed in wars who are not identified.
They change guards many times a day.
There is one Tomb and three crypts. The WWI Unknown Soldier is in the Tomb, WWII and Korean War Unknowns are in crypts. The Vietnam Unknown was identified and removed in 1998, that crypt will forever remain empty. Guard changes vary - April thru September is 30 minutes, October thru March is one hour. Nights are always two hours.
Correction: They represent all U. S. armed forces personnel killed in action and missing in action, presumed dead. Soldiers are members of the Army, not the other branches of the military.
It is important to remember these are serious and dangerous soldiers that you don't want to mess with. It is a very difficult process to become an tomb guard. They must memorize pages of instructions and procedures as well as a lot of practice. They are a very elite group.
Those guns are fully loaded with the bayonet on it.
The gun is always changed to the shoulder closest to the people, representing the soldier protecting the unknown against others.
The marching is 21 steps, turn, facing the tomb for 21 seconds then proceed marching he opposite direction 21 steps. None of the soldiers wear their ranks in case they outrank the soldiers interred there. This has been going on since 1956
The rifles, are not loaded, that's why before handing it to the Sergeant of the guard the first thing the sentinel does is look down into the chamber to make sure he is not handing him a loaded weapon. The sentinel nor the Sergeant of the guard have loaded weapons nor live ammunition on their person. The bayonet (the knife affixed at the end of the rifle barrel) is real. Those are M-14 rifles, when loaded, the ammunition magazine would be clearly visible underneath the weapon.
@@Nomad-vv1gkthey have a loaded side arm handgun at their waist
@@Nomad-vv1gkI caught the moments where they check the weapon is unloaded, but I'm a little surprised they don't have a full magazine handy. Although, in fairness, it would be poor form to shoot a tourist, even a rude one.
The knife at the end of the barrel of the rifle is called a bayonet, pronounced "bay-o-net". It is not made onto the rifle, it is affixed onto the end of the barrel of the rifle for close quarter combat. It is positioned below the barrel so it does not prevent the weapon from being fired. In combat, the only time you would be given the command to "fix bayonets" is in anticipation of your position being overrun by the enemy.
The call to "Port Arms". Sentinel screen right was two counts slow. He's about to get pffff'd up back in the barracks.
the Guardians spend hours practicing and drilling. Also there is a set number of steps along the mat. 21 to be exact.
The tomb guards are some of the most disciplined men and women in the military. They have the utmost respect from all military members and sometimes even civilians who come to the ceremony. Many of them are unfortunately rude.
Thank you telling your guy friend to be quiet.Respect.
U should react to The Marine & Navy Silent Drill Teams!
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