c-4-3

• Unit Designation: C-4-3 refers to Charlie Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, a formation historically part of the U.S. Army. • The Old Guard Connection: The 3rd Infantry Regiment, known as "The Old Guard," is the oldest active-duty infantry unit in the Army, dating back to 1784. • Ceremonial Duties: Elements of the 3rd Infantry Regiment are responsible for ceremonial duties at Arlington National Cemetery, including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. • Basic Training: C-4-3 is also known as a basic training company at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, where thousands of new recruits begin their Army careers. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The unit’s insignia features a colonial hat, reflecting its Revolutionary War heritage. • World War Service: The 3rd Infantry Regiment saw action in multiple conflicts, including the War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, World Wars I and II, and more. • Guardians of D.C.: The Old Guard provides security for the nation’s capital in times of national emergency or civil unrest. • Presidential Inaugurations: The regiment has participated in every presidential inauguration parade since Thomas Jefferson’s in 1801. • “Caisson Platoon”: The regiment operates the Caisson Platoon, famous for its horse-drawn caissons in military funerals. • Training Traditions: Recruits in C-4-3 at Fort Jackson undergo rigorous training in Army values, marksmanship, physical fitness, and teamwork, forging lifelong bonds and traditions.