4TH BATTALION

HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS COMPANY

Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 4th Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment, provides command and control and administrative support to enable the Warrior Battalion to operate. Together with our sister-service teammates we conduct joint military and Army ceremonies and memorial affairs. We showcase the unit, Army, and U.S. military through special events and deployments with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the United States Army Drill Team.

On order, we stand ready to conduct defense support to civil authorities in support of the Military District of Washington’s defense to the National Capital Region.

Key Tasks:

1. Secure the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in order to prevent disrespect or damage to the site.
2. Act as good-will ambassadors for the U.S. Army by performing breathtaking rifle routines in major military and civic functions as directed by the Military District of Washington (MDW).
3. Provide administrative support to enable Battalion level mission command.

HHC consists of the following platoons/sections:
• Battalion Command Group
• Company Headquarters Section
• S1 - Personnel/Administrative Section
• S2 - Intelligence Section
• S3 - Operations Section
• S4 - Logistics Section
• S6 - Communications Section
• Medical Section
• Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (TUS) Platoon
• United States Army Drill Team (USADT) Platoon

HHC conducts a variety of operations daily in support of all battalion missions. With the diverse military occupational specialties within the company, the Soldiers of HHC, 4/3 IN, provide a full range of support, to include: personnel and administration, security, planning and training for tactical and ceremonial missions, logistical support of all missions, tactical and non-tactical communications, medical care, as well as support to all matters of ceremonial and memorial affairs events.

In addition to their daily support, Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company perform missions in both direct and supporting roles.

529^th Regimental Support Company

529^th Regimental Support Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment conducts Food Service, Maintenance, Transportation, Medical and Munitions support to all ceremonial and tactical Regimental missions. On order, supports Regimental contingency operations in the National Capital Region.

The 529^th Quartermaster Petroleum Supply Company is cited for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service in support of combat operations in Korea during the period 9 October 1950 to 9 April 1951. This company was given the mission of receiving and storing class III supplies and issuing them to I and X Corps. Despite the most adverse weather conditions and the difficulty of operating with considerably less than its authorized strength, the unit successfully established and operated 16 supply points at various locations Korea. On many occasions, because of its nearness to the forward areas, the unit was required to prepare its own defense measures against hostile actions, a task which the unit was neither equipped nor organized to perform. When it became impossible to transport supplies by rail and road to the forward combat elements, the company instituted a plan by which class III supplies could be air dropped to units in remote areas. Despite the handicaps engendered bya lack of adequate transportation, adverse weather conditions, and an acute shortage of operating personnel, the members of this company nevertheless manifested a high degree of skill, determination, and efficiency in completing all assignments. The 529^th Quartermaster Petroleum Supply Company displayed such outstanding devotion to duty and performed its exceptionally difficult tasks in such a superior manner as to set it apart from and above other units with a similar mission. The technical ability and zeal with which the members of the company performed their duties reflect great themselves, the Quartermaster Corps, and the military service of the United States.  (General Orders 760, Headquarters, Eighth United States Army)

Alpha CompanY

On Order, Alpha Company, 4^th Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment, deploys by land or air to: Assist with CBRN operations, conduct area security operations, and control civil disturbances in support of the Military District of Washington’s defense to the National Capital Region. Alpha Company also conducts Joint and Army ceremonies and funerals in support of the Military District of Washington.

Alpha Company is stationed and billeted on Fort Myer, in the city limits of the Arlington, Virginia. It is historically known as the Commander-in-Chief’s (CinC) Guard and is patterned after General George Washington’s personal guard of that day. It conducts tactical training year round to sustain proficiency in its Rifle Company's tasks that support the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment's (The Old Guard) mission to defend the Nation Capital Region. Along with its standard Rifle Company mission requirements, this unit also maintains ceremonial and tactical proficiency in the weaponry and tactics of the 18^th century. This CinC Guard function is performed in many Department of Defense and Department of the Army ceremonies year round. In addition to their CinC Guard functions, Alpha Company also conducts memorial affairs in Arlington National Cemetery.

Honor Guard Company

Honor Guard Company executes Joint and Army ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and Nation to maintain the traditions of the US Army, showcase the Army to our nation's citizens and the world, and to defend the dignity and honor of our fallen comrades.

On order, deploys by air or land to pre-designated stateside locations in support of Joint Task Force Ceremony Forward to conduct Active Congressional and State Funeral operations. Be prepared to execute fixed site security in support of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Force Protection Condition Delta contingency operations.

289th Military Police Company

The 289^th Military Police (MP) Company, along with Military Working Dog assets from the 947^th Military Police Detachment, conduct Law and Order Operations in-order-to (IOT) provide law enforcement and force protection to The Old Guard (TOG) and the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and Fort McNair Military Communities.  On order, the 289^th MP Company conducts Ceremonial Operations IOT provide security and facilitate maneuver in support of the 4^th Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (TOG).  Soldiers of the 289^th MP Company, including the Military District of Washington’s Special Reaction Team, stands ready to respond to contingency and/or strategic combat operations IOT provide Area Security and Maneuver and Mobility Support to the National Capital Region.

947TH MILITARY POLICE DETACHMENT
289TH MP CO, 4TH BN, 3D U.S. INF. REG.

The 947th Military Police Detachment is looking to fill open enlisted billets in the MWD (K9) Detachment. These billets are for Staff Sergeant and below 31B MOS with ASI of Z6 or Z7. Non-commissioned Officers and enlisted Soldiers who are qualify Military Police (31B) with an ASI of Z6 or Z7 wanting to join the 947th Military Police Detachment should contact SFC Sauder at commercial (703) 696-3149 or DSN 426-3149 or the Kennel Master or Plans NCO at the below number or email.

The 947th Military Police Detachment are attached to the 289th Military Police Company that falls under the command of the 4th Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). This diverse Military Police Detachment is the second largest Military Working Dog (MWD) Kennels in the Continental United States. This unit has assigned 24 MWDs with a variety of skills from Patrol Explosive Detection Dog (PEDD), Patrol Narcotic Detection Dog (PNDD), and Specialized Search Dog (SSD).

The Soldiers who fall under this diverse detachment are the warriors behind the scene on many highly visible missions with their four legged partner.  They work closely with the U.S. Secret Service, sister Military Services, and local Law Enforcement Agencies. These Soldiers of the 947th Military Police Detachment support missions for the President of the United States, Vice President, and Foreign Visiting Dignitaries. These missions range from working at Arlington National Cemetery, Camp David, the U.S. Capital Building, the National Archives, the United Nations, and other places within the east coast region were the President, Vice President and Foreign Visiting Dignitaries might visit in their official capacity. 

When not conducting mission for high ranking officials some Soldiers within the detachment provide 24 hours Law Enforcement duties for the Director of Services (DES) on Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall (Fort Myer), Virginia and Fort Leslie J. McNair, Washington D.C.

While not conducting mission within the National Capital Region (NCR) or other parts of the east coast they have an opportunity to train at some very different locations compared to fellow Kennels in the Military Police Regiment. In the past ,the kennels have conducted training at places such as RFK Stadium, Verizon Center (were the Washington Capitals and Wizards play), National Stadium (the home of the Nationals), the various museums of the Smithsonian Institute, the International Airport of Dulles, the Ronald Reagan National Airport, and many more locations in the NCR.

Fife and Drum Corps

The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps is the only unit of its kind in the armed forces, and is part of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). The Fife and Drum Corps is stationed at Fort Myer, VA.

FIFE AND DRUM SITE