![]() As mandated by federal law, an honor guard detail for the burial of an eligible veteran shall consist of no fewer than two members of the Armed Forces. "Honoring Those Who Served" is the title of the program for instituting a dignified military funeral with full honors to the nation's veterans.Īs of January 1, 2000, Section 578 of Public Law 106-65 of the National Defense Authorization Act mandates that the United States Armed Forces shall provide the rendering of honors in a military funeral for any eligible veteran if requested by his or her family. In the United States, the United States Army Military District of Washington (MDW) is responsible for providing military funerals. Main article: Military funerals in the United States State funeral for the soldiers fallen during the Nasiriyah bombing, celebrated by Cardinal Camillo Ruini in the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, 18 November 2003 A good example of an Indonesian military burial is that of the late president Suharto- (although obvious major differences exist) A 21-gun volley salute is the norm by seven soldiers- occasionally a mixture of armed forces dependent on their career, Honour drill team is platoon-size formation and larger the more illustrious the departed. Music is not performed as it is not part of Indonesian military tradition. Exceptional politicians and Ministers have the option for such a funeral, but most opt for a more intimate religious one. In Indonesia, military funerals are generally given only military members or former guerrillas, Konfrontasi and Trikora Operation Soldiers, especially those holding the Bintang Gerilya (Star of the Guerrilla). ![]() In Germany, Ludwig Uhland's song " Ich hatt' einen Kameraden" is an integral part of a military funeral. In Chilean military funerals, due to its Prussian military tradition, the German song "Ich hatt' einen Kameraden" is sung. The bugle tune Last Post is played as the body is interred. The Canadian funeral described above typifies the funerary service. Countries in the Commonwealth duplicate the British military drill and ceremony. Volleys are fired over the grave when the body is interred. The deceased's headdress, insignia and medals are borne on a velvet cushion into the funeral service. Muffled drums accompany the graveside processional. The Royal Canadian Horse Artillery use a 25-pounder gun and limber as the funeral vehicle. Canadian military funerals involve many rituals seen in other parts of the world.
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