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Transfer of remains from the chapel to the gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery
Removal of the casket from the caisson by the casket bearer detail at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia

Religious Program Specialist 3 & 2, Module 01-Personnel Support
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287.10(M1) Figure 4-9.– The proper placement of the casket upon the caisson while en route to the graveside. When all is in readiness to remove the casket from   the   conveyance,   the   escort   commander orders, “Present, ARMS.” At this command, the band renders honors, if appropriate, followed by a hymn. At the first note of the hymn, the body bearers  remove  the  casket  from  the  caisson  or hearse. (See figure 4-10.) Preceded  by  the  chaplain,  the  body  bearers carry the casket between the ranks of honorary pallbearers  to  the  grave  and  place  it  on  the lowering   device.   The   pallbearers   remain   in position  facing  the  casket;  then,  they  raise  the flag from the casket and hold it in a horizontal position,   waist   high,   until   the   conclusion   of Taps. As  soon  as  the  casket  has  passed  between them, the honorary pallbearers face toward the grave and follow the casket in a column of twos to   their   position   at   the   grave.   The   family members proceed to their designated places. When  the  casket  has  been  placed  over  the grave, the band ceases playing and the escort is brought  to  order.  The  escort  commander  then commands,    “Parade,    REST.”    The    graveside service  is  now  conducted  by  the  chaplain.  (See figure    4-11.)    After    the    conclusion    of    the graveside service, the chaplain moves two steps to the side or rear. Upon   the   conclusion   of   the   religious service, the escort commander  brings  the escort to attention. The escort commander   orders,   “Escort,   less   firing squad,    Present,    ARMS:    Firing    squad, FIRE THREE VOLLEYS.” The firing squad 4-11







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