Do Tomb guards carry loaded weapons?
Do Tomb guards carry loaded weapons? Originally Answered: Do the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, VA carry a loaded weapon? The rifle is not loaded, but the NCO responsible for changing the guards carries a pistol.
Can Tomb guards drink alcohol?
Sentinels are allowed to drink alcohol during their tour at the Tomb if they are of legal age and not on duty. It is false that they are not allowed to drink during their tour or after for the rest of their lives. Tomb guards carry “fully function- al” M14 rifles.