Live in barracks under the tomb

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Hi,Can you help me to determine what the phrase in boldface mean?During their service, guards must live in barracks under the tomb.--from Arlington National Cemetery.Thank you very much.

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,

It means simply and exactly what it says.
ie There is a tomb. And below that, there is a barracks.

Actually, if you are talking about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, at Arlington, this article say that this is not true.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bootbearwdc/33236520/
Is it true they must commit 2 years of life to guard the Tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty for the rest of their lives.
No, this is a false rumor. The average tour at the Tomb is about a year. There is NO set time for service there. The Sentinels live either in a barracks on Ft. Myer (the Army post located adjacent to the cemetery) or off base if they like. They do have living quarters under the steps of the amphitheater where they stay during their 24 hour shifts, but when they are off, they are off. And if they are of legal age, they may drink anything they like, except while on duty.

Clive

Stephenlearner · Answer

Thank you very much.

Live in barracks under the tomb

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