Robert Neidlinger

Tomb Position

Assistant Relief Commander, Commander of the Relief

Tomb Relief

2nd

Highest Military Rank

Sergeant

Tomb Dates

May 1988 - Mar 1989

Society Membership

Member

Home City / State

San Antonio, TX

Current City / State

Bowling Green, KY

Units & Campaigns

1st Battalion (Ranger), 75th Infantry
Pathfinder Co, 101st Aviation Bn
E Co, 3rd U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard)
4/43rd Air Defense Artillery, Geissen Germany

Awards & Decorations

Tomb Guard Identification Badge
Pathfinder Badge
Basic Airborne Badge
Air Assault Badge

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How many times will a Sentinel be on duty during the shift?

Each Relief has a 24 hour rotational work day. Ideally, four qualified Sentinels, one Relief Commander (RC), one Assistant Relief Commander (ARC), and several Sentinels in training comprise the Relief. The daily walk schedule is made by the RC or ARC and is dependent on the number of Sentinels who are proficient enough to guard the Tomb in front of the public. Generally, the Sentinel will do several walks back to back and then be done for the day. However, in extreme cases, Sentinels have been known to go back-to-back (every other walk) for the entire shift.

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