Otherwise, still photography with flash units is generally permitted. No video cameras, tape recorders or any other kind of electronic recording device is permitted at any time. Security A security briefing is provided prior to the beginning of every tour, and all visitors must pass through an airport type security scanning device. Tour Guide Personnel Tours are conducted by military men and women volunteers from the five armed services' ceremonial units in the Washington, D.C., area. After undergoing special training, these active duty soldiers, sailors, Marines, airmen and Coast Guardsmen serve as guides for up to one year.
Guides conduct all tours in ceremonial dress uniforms.