Honors to Enlisted KIAs

All enlisted U.S. Army soldiers who are killed in action will be granted full military honors and burial at Arlington National Cemetery.

Normally accorded only to officers, Medal of Honor recipients and enlisted members who reach the highest possible enlisted rank of E-9, full honors include an escort platoon, a colors team, a band and a horse-drawn caisson.

These are rendered in addition to the military pallbearers, firing party, bugler and chaplain that are a part of standard honors, according to cemetery officials.

According to Army Secretary Pete Geren, the policy will apply also to members of other services if requested and authorized.

Splendid.