Physical Requirements for Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guards

Height & Weight (Sentinels, 3rd U.S. Infantry "Old Guard")

Proportional height/weight; body composition assessed.

Sensory Standards

• Vision: Uncorrected 20/20 one eye, 20/40 other; red/green discrimination.
• Hearing: Normal both ears.

Physical Fitness Test

• 2-mile run
• Sit-ups (2 min)
• Push-ups (2 min)
• Body composition (tape test)

Must meet Army standards for age/gender.

Appearance & Bearing

• Immaculate uniform (no wrinkles, lint, loose threads).
• Hair: regulation cut (men), neat bun (women).
• Facial hair: clean-shaven (men).
• Posture, bearing, "the walk" (21 steps, 21-second pauses) flawless.

Standards ensure the highest military precision honoring the Unknowns.