Currently came down on orders to the Old Guard for next year. Any insight as an 11C? What should I expect?

2019-08-19T17:31:39-04:00

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2019 5:33 PM

2019-08-19T17:33:32-04:00

Drill and ceremony. Hardcore drill and ceremony.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2019 5:48 PM

2019-08-19T17:48:33-04:00

Is this your first duty station? If so, don’t let it ruin your view on the Army as whole. Take your time, be dedicated and perform nothing below perfection and you’re gonna excell.

Response by SSG Jeffrey Leake made Aug 19 at 2019 8:13 PM

2019-08-19T20:13:54-04:00

Dress uniform inspections, be physically fit, Drill and Ceremony, working with horses, extensive amounts of training, and such.

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Aug 19 at 2019 9:08 PM

2019-08-19T21:08:42-04:00

I used to bowl with a SSG at Fort Carson who just came from the old guard. Lenny Horton. Little bit older than me but I made SSG quick. 3 and a half years. Anyway expect to be put under constant pressure for the first month. This assignment can set up your career.

Response by SSG Brian G. made Aug 19 at 2019 10:28 PM

2019-08-19T22:28:09-04:00

Drill and Ceremony. HARD FREAKING CORE. Make sure your dress uniform is EXACTLY where it should and needs to be. Invest in an extra set and some comfortable dress shoes. You will need them. You are in the beltway so that heightens the level of attention to detail as well as who is looking.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2019 9:03 PM

2019-08-20T21:03:35-04:00

As an 11C, I believe you’ll be assigned to the PSB (Presidential Salute Battery)don’t quote me but every 11C, in the Old Guard, I’ve ever knew was assigned to this unit.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2019 6:15 PM

2019-08-21T18:15:06-04:00

You’ll probably be going to PSB (Presidential Salute Battery) as an 11C. You'll do 3 or so weeks of ROP, (Regimental Orientation Program *pronounced rope*) which will essentially cover the basics of D&C in the Old Guard then you’re going to have to learn whatever it is PSB does when you get there. If you end up in one of the companies somehow then you’ll learn how they do things in which ever platoon you’re assigned too. 1st being Escort, 2nd is Caskets, and 3rd is Firing Party. You’ll get an initial issue so you won’t have to buy anything for the most part. You’ll also have the opportunity to go to specialty platoons or assignments like

- The Tomb of the Unknowns
- Caisson Platoon
- Pentagon Tour Guide
- Drill Team
- Voice of the Old Guard
- Continental Color Guard

Overall the area is pretty nice, lots of stuff to do. There’s gonna be a bit of a learning curve, just don’t feel like you can’t learn from the lower enlisted. Unlike some other assignments a lot of the younger guys have been doing this stuff for years, don’t be afraid to ask a high speed SPC or PFC how things work.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2019 7:11 PM

2019-08-21T19:11:25-04:00

Nice good luck, you will like that assignment.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2019 3:46 PM

2019-08-23T15:46:00-04:00

I’m currently here at The Old Guard, in PSB. If you have any questions feel free to ask!

Response by SPC Sam Sterner made Jul 31 at 2021 6:52 AM

2021-07-31T06:52:22-04:00

You'll be in H co. In Guns platoon.