1 mission
1.1 funerals
1.2 public , military observances
1.3 military operations
1.4 state , official visits
mission
funerals
the battery customarily deployed arlington national cemetery funerals of sitting , former presidents of united states, sitting cabinet secretaries, , military flag officers. funerals @ arlington uses 1 of 2 firing positions, either section 4 of cemetery on dewey drive, or @ red springs on mcclellan drive.
public , military observances
the battery fires ceremonial gun salutes @ events including u.s. army s weekly twilight tattoo, observances flag day , independence day, , @ inauguration of new president of united states.
presidential salute battery soldiers train on m252 mortar in 2013, primary equipment non-ceremonial duties.
military operations
in support of 3rd infantry regiment s non-ceremonial responsibilities, military defense of city of washington, platoon members operate 81mm m252 mortar used provide indirect fire support regiment in repelling enemy capital.
state , official visits
during white house arrival ceremony @ state , official visits, battery fires cannon volleys firing position in president s park during performance of visiting state s national anthem.
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