Tomb of the Unknown Speech
Student name: Christopher Bowdoin
Date: Thursday, November 01, 2012
Soldiers of the Tomb of the Unknown
General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the soldiers who guard the Tomb of the Unknown Central Idea: Since 1937, the Tomb of the Unknown has been guarded 24/7 by an elite group of soldiers.
INTRODUCTION
I. Attention Material A. What where you doing at 0500 this morning? B. Lets imagine it is 0500 in Washington D.C. and you hear Hurricane Sandy is heading toward D.C. What would you do?
II. Orienting Material A. Tomb Guards (Sentinels) have been doing this since 1926. B. They are a part of the 3rd Infantry Regiment also known as "The Old Guard"
(Transition: Let’s begin by discussing the history of the Tomb Guards.)
BODY
I. The Old Guard has a long history of service to the U.S., dating back to 1784. It is also the oldest active infantry unit in the military. A. Since World War II, the Old Guard has served as the official "U.S. Honor Guard" unit and "Escort to the President," as well as maintaining its combat roles in the war. B. Today they defend civil authorities in Washington D.C. and support overseas contingency missions. Among this unit there consists the platoons: U.S. Army Drill Team, Continental Color Guard, Caisson Platoon, Presidential Salute Battery, Pershing 's Own, Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and last but not least, The Tomb Guard. (Transition: Now that we know a little history about this elite unit, do you know what it takes to become a Tomb Guard?) II. The Tomb Guards of "The Old Guard" unit are the most elite Honor Guard there is in the military. A. The Old Guard recruits soldiers based on certain intangible traits, and with requirements for height and weight, physical fitness, aptitude scores, and conduct. B. The Tomb Guards will be considered the best in this elite unit.
Date: Thursday, November 01, 2012
Soldiers of the Tomb of the Unknown
General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the soldiers who guard the Tomb of the Unknown Central Idea: Since 1937, the Tomb of the Unknown has been guarded 24/7 by an elite group of soldiers.
INTRODUCTION
I. Attention Material A. What where you doing at 0500 this morning? B. Lets imagine it is 0500 in Washington D.C. and you hear Hurricane Sandy is heading toward D.C. What would you do?
II. Orienting Material A. Tomb Guards (Sentinels) have been doing this since 1926. B. They are a part of the 3rd Infantry Regiment also known as "The Old Guard"
(Transition: Let’s begin by discussing the history of the Tomb Guards.)
BODY
I. The Old Guard has a long history of service to the U.S., dating back to 1784. It is also the oldest active infantry unit in the military. A. Since World War II, the Old Guard has served as the official "U.S. Honor Guard" unit and "Escort to the President," as well as maintaining its combat roles in the war. B. Today they defend civil authorities in Washington D.C. and support overseas contingency missions. Among this unit there consists the platoons: U.S. Army Drill Team, Continental Color Guard, Caisson Platoon, Presidential Salute Battery, Pershing 's Own, Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and last but not least, The Tomb Guard. (Transition: Now that we know a little history about this elite unit, do you know what it takes to become a Tomb Guard?) II. The Tomb Guards of "The Old Guard" unit are the most elite Honor Guard there is in the military. A. The Old Guard recruits soldiers based on certain intangible traits, and with requirements for height and weight, physical fitness, aptitude scores, and conduct. B. The Tomb Guards will be considered the best in this elite unit.
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