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We can
tell from our questionnaires that most visitors at the Martyrs'
Shrine are there to see the changing of the tri-force honor
guards once every hour. The changing of the guards is a big
attraction for tourists whether they are from Middle and Southern
parts of Taiwan or from overseas.
We interviewed with Commander of the tri-force honor guards
Suen, De-Hsin, Navy commander of the ceremonial guards, Chief
Counselor of the Martyrs' Shrine management team Huang Guo-Chi,
the garrison leader and many others to sort out much information
regarding the honor guards. Here below is the information.
Basic criteria for an honor
guard
1. Height: 180 cm and above
2. Body Type: Healthy with good body physique
3. Look: Clean-cut, friendly and pleasing look
4. Interests: No criminal record or bad behavior
Uniform
1. Army: Green Uniform
2. Air Force: Blue Uniform
3. Navy:May 1st-Nov. 31st White Uniform,
Dec.1st ¡VApril 30th Black Uniform
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| Army
Uniform |
Navy
Summer Uniform |
Navy
Winter Uniform |
Air
Force Uniform |
Insignia
on helmet
1. Army:The blue sky with white sun insignia on army's helmets
represents the nation; it symbolizes soldier's responsibilities
of protecting the nation and its people. The commander's sword
and rifle represent guardians of the nation, with the use of
both weapons. The fine standing grain symbolizes Army's victorious
effort during the Northern expedition, war of resistance against
Japan and rebellion suppression, as well as reflecting the farmer
and soldier in-one policy. There are seven ears in each of the
two grains, which serves as a remembrance of the spirit of the
seven years war of resistance against Japan.
2. Navy: The Wuchang uprising happened in 1911, a year before
the founding of the Republic of China. During that year, the
Chinese Navy first presented the ¡§Blue sky, White Sun and a
Wholly Red Earth¡¨ flag at Jiujiang, which gave rise to the
later R.O.C. flag. In 1929, or 17 years after the establishment
of the R.O.C., the R.O.C. government set the National Emblem
and National Flag of the Republic of China Act, with the blue
sky and white sun as the national emblem and the addition of
a wholly red earth as the entirety of the national flag. In
1930, the government set the national flag as the Navy flag
as well with the blue sky and white sun as the leading Navy
flag.
3. Air Force: The insignia of the Air Force is a set of wings
of a flying eagle, with the national emblem of blue sky and
white sun in between. Representations of eagles are often used
as an emblem or insignia in many countries because eagles are
known for their strong soaring flight with the fastest speed
among flying birds. The Air Force eagle symbolizes the spirit
of invincibility and boldness.
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| Shiny
helmet underneath the sun |
The
insignia on Army helmet |
The
insignia on Navy helmet |
The
insignia on Air Force helmet |
Badge
on the right arm
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| Army
badge |
Navy
badge during summer: white with blue print |
Navy
badge during winter: blue with white print |
Air
Force badge |
Shoulder
straps on left arm
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| Army
shoulder straps |
Navy
uniform in white with yellow shoulder straps |
Navy
uniform in black with yellow shoulder straps |
Air
Force shoulder straps |
Common
accessories for Tri-force honor guards
1. Gloves: cotton, white gloves
2. Rifle: M1 ceremonial rifle, no shooting capability
3.Bayonet sheath: worn and hung on left waist. The leading honor
guar carries a pistol, hung on right waist.
4. Leggings: a cylindrical shaped iron piece about 0.5 kg, is
placed at the bottom rim of the pants, to keep the legs of the
pants straight with the weight.
5. Boots: Black mid-length boots with white shoelaces
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| White
gloves with M1 ceremonial rifles |
The
bayonet sheath on the left waist |
Leggings
on the lower rim of the pants |
Boots |
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