Twenty-one steps south. Face east 21 seconds. Face north 21 seconds. Twenty-one steps north. Face east 21 seconds. Face south 21 seconds. Repeat until .br The Sentinels Creed My dedication to this sacred duty is total and whole-hearted. In the responsibility bestowed on me never will I falter. And with dignity and .br Arlington National Cemetery, resting place for more than 240000 American military men and women and their dependents, is the most honored burial ground, .br Transfer of casket to caisson. Color Guard. Military Band. Horse draw caisson to grave site. Three rifle volleys by seven riflemen. Folding and presenting of the .