[DOC] [TLE] FAQ - Tomb of the Unknown Soldier [PAR] How many steps does the Sentinel take during their 'walk' by the Tomb of the 
Unknowns and why? ... Is the rifle carried on the same shoulder all the time? ... 
face, rather they stop on the 21st step, then turn and face the Tomb for 21 
seconds. ... on their lapel signifying they served as Guard of the Tomb, that there 
are only 600... [DOC] [TLE] 10 Facts About the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier | Mental Floss [PAR] Nov 11, 2015 ... THE MARBLE SCULPTORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MANY OTHER ... This 
gives the sentinels time to complete training and prepare their uniforms, ... face, 
rather they stop on the 21st step, then turn and face the Tomb for 21 seconds. ... 
They face the Tomb at each end of the 21 step walk for 21 seconds. [DOC] [TLE] Honor Guard at Arlington National Cemetery : snopes.com [PAR] Jun 13, 2004 ... They cannot swear in public for the rest of their lives and cannot disgrace the ... 
How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the ... 
The guards do make 21-step walks past the Tomb of the Unknowns ... After the 
moment, the sentinel paces 21 steps north, turns and .... Shirt Stop. [DOC] [TLE] Tomb of the Unknowns - Wikipedia [PAR] The Tomb of the Unknowns is a monument dedicated to American service 
members who have .... It is considered one of the highest honors to serve as a 
Sentinel at the Tomb of ... These rifles are cleaned daily and kept ready for use at 
all times. ... the sentinel then walks on the pavement to the other side of the mat, 
turns to... [DOC] [TLE] TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER (Interesting Facts) [PAR] Apr 28, 2004 ... Q: How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the ... Q: Does he 
carry his rifle on the same shoulder all the time, and if ... They must commit 2 
years of life to guard the tomb, live in a barracks ... The Sentinels Creed: .... He 
stops on the 21st step, then turns and faces the Tomb for 21 seconds. [DOC] [TLE] Arlington National Cemetery > Explore > Changing of the Guard [PAR] The newly posted sentinel replies, "Orders acknowledged," and steps into 
position ... The Tomb Guard marches 21 steps down the black mat behind the 
Tomb, turns, ... Duty time when not "walking" is spent in the Tomb Guard Quarters 
below the ... of the Memorial Amphitheater where they study cemetery "
knowledge," clean... [DOC] [TLE] Changing of the Guard in Arlington National Cemetery | Free Tours ... [PAR] The Tomb of the Unknowns is considered by many to be the most sacred area of 
... If you are walking from the visitor center, it is approximately 15-20 minutes up ... 
a prime spot on the stairs to view the ceremony and also give you enough time to 
... If you arrive before the Changing starts, you will see a lone sentinel, sharply... [DOC] [TLE] The Tomb of the Unknowns | Article | The United States Army [PAR] Apr 26, 2010 ... Twenty-one steps. Turn. Stand at attention for 21 seconds. Turn. ... Guards were 
first posted at the tomb in 1926, after one too many ... front of the tomb, in real 
time, exactly as they would conduct an actual walk or guard change. ... "Orders 
acknowledged," the new sentinel replies before beginning his patrol. [DOC] [TLE] A day with the Sentinels  the elite guards of the Tomb of the ... [PAR] Nov 11, 2014 ... A Sentinel guards the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington Cemetery. ... at 8 a.m., 
exactly the time of the first Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. 
... That's walking 21 steps, turning, pausing for 21 seconds (which ... hour, and 
they have cold-weather gear for the winter  there aren't many. [DOC] [TLE] At Tomb of the Unknowns, a ritual of remembrance - Washington Post [PAR] May 23, 2011

Question: Sentinels at the tomb walk exactly this many steps at a time before they stop & turn
Answer: 21