BRITISH COUPLE REACTS | US MARINE CORPS SILENT DRILL PLATOON (INDOOR VERSION)
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- BRITISH COUPLE REACTS | US MARINE CORPS SILENT DRILL PLATOON (INDOOR VERSION)
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When my son was in the Marines he was part of the Silent Drill Platoon. When they weren't performing they were practicing their routine for hours each day.
On top of being fully trained Marine Security Guards,, trained for security at all of our Consulates and Embassies around the world... Semper Fidelis from this old Cold War Marine.
Controlling a 10 lb weapon with 1 hand and slippery white gloves. Amazes me every single time
yeah those gloves are *slippery*
it's impressive af
As someone who owns an M1 Garand rifle (as they are equipped with), I can tell you they are not light! They are substantially heavier than modern infantry rifles. It's incredibly impressive these Marines can twirl and hold them in one hand the way they do with such seeming effortlessness. I'm also a former US Air Force guy, and I will say hands down, the USMC Silent Drill Platoon is the best drill team I have ever seen. That's a conclusion I came to 30 years ago and it hasn't changed over that time.
My AFJROTC Drill Team CO used to practice what we called the "Helicopter Spin" (parallel to the floor/ground for full 45 second directly over his head). In performanes/parades/competitions he would perform that as part of the finale for about 15 seconds. It was so impressive because he was a full 4" taller than everyone else... Needless to say we were constantly Top 2 anywhere we went. Our trophy case had more trophies than all of the sports teams combined... We also used the M1 Garand. My first year I was Army JROTC and we had the M1903 Springfield...
Yeah Air Force. My late husband spent 20 yrs in the Air Force. 1968 to 1988.
Semper Fi flyboy....
Is that "Skyhawk" in reference to the A-4?
@@Tyrannosaurus_STFU_III actually just a reference to the lowly Cessna 172 to be honest. I was in the USAF (enlisted), but not a pilot there. Got my wings after I separated.
@skyhawk_4526 I was a "I" level J52 mech for Prowlers. I love those little A-4 Skyhawks, same motor too.
An interesting quote i have heard over the years. "An amateur practices until they get it right, A professional practices until they can't get it wrong."
In highschool, I was in the Marine Corps JROTC which is a junior version of the Reserve Officer Training Corps. During that time we got to participate in several drill competitions and we were able to watch the Silent Drill Platoon live and it's honestly even more amazing than in the video.
I did the same, except Air Force JROTC, we got to watch and meet the Marine Corps and Air Force Drill Teams at a huge 3 day Drill Competition for ROTC and JROTC comp for California, Arizona and Nevada teams. It was/is held in Anaheim every spring... I also was able to watch the Marine Corps SDP twice during my 4 years active duty in the Marine Corps...
@@Wolverines77 Army JROTC here in the heartland. We had drill competitions and even had a 3 star general come from Indianapolis to watch our drill team and inspect our Colonel's performance in teaching us about the army's history etc etc. It was pretty cool
Yeah im sure that really gets the children jazzed up to go to war lol.
I was in the u.s army. And we have a unit that also does drills. And also guards the tomb of the unknown soldier. The old guard.
If you watch closely, throughout the course of their display, they manage to go through every bit of The Manual At Arms. Initially designed to teach weapons handling, even through awkard moments and positions, it is meant to help you keep from being disarmed by an enemy in close quarters and has saved many lives in the process (no matter how mind-numbingly repetitious it can be while learning it. But then that's the whole point is to build muscle memory for how to regain control of your weapon in battle because if you have to stop and THINK about it, it's too late and you as well as your mates are likely dead now because you were unable to hold your position when they were counting on you to do so
Don't take my word on this, but I think it represents unity, and the danger of the weapons represents the danger and risk they put themselves in, and the fact that they trust each other enough to pass weapons to each other and throw them to each other, that represents the trust they have with their brothers.
What is most impressive to me about this is that it sends a message around the world about our coordination and togetherness.
Marines are... different. Trust me, I know a few. The ones I know are the most chill, unobtrusive guys you'll ever meet, but that's because they know what they are.
Much respect.
Yes we do.
The ones I've talked to also freely admit to being indoctrinated/brainwashed by the Corp. That said there is nothing like having a Marine on your side when things go downhill.
I was married to a USMC for 25 years. They're usually pretty relaxed but if you make them change from chill to not, you hope they're on your side. 😂
I'm glad you reacted to this version. The previous one at the foot ball game doesn't do the Silent Drill Team justice.
Tom Boyte,
GySgt. USMC, retired
Vietnam 1965-66/1970-71
Bronze Star, Purple Heart
The ball teams rather thoroughly disrespected the Drill Team by coming out on to the field & lining up in their positions before the drill team was finished.
I was a member of the Sixth Fleet Silent Drill Team, aboard the USS Forrestal CV-59, from March 1978 to February 1980. I made Special Inspector (like the Sergeant) in late 1979 and got to perform for 2500 "dignitaries" in Malaga, Spain and 1500 French in Marseilles, France. That was definitely one of the highpoints of my service in the U.S. Marine Corps.
My drill instructor was on the silent drill team many, many years ago. I can't help but feel pride when I see them.
a lot more intimate indoors, when the kicker isn't practicing behind you.
God bless America and our soldiers ❤🙏🇺🇸⚓️
I am sure that what makes the Silent Drill Platoon performance more impressive indoors, and with a smaller audience is that it can be seen in much better detail by everybody, and you know that if you make an avoidable noise, everybody around you will know exactly where and who it came from.
Outstanding !. The World's Finest US Marines. Semper Fi
I remember seeing this routine back when I was in elementary 30+ years ago
There is a lot of symbolism in this routine. The first instance of the leader and subordinate passing the weapon was a mock inspection of said firearm.
This was at the Gallatin High School, home of the Green Wave in Gallatin, Tennessee. ❤ Those are really heavy. These men are very strong to be spinning them one handed. Very impressive Also marching without a single head moving above another is really impressive as well.
Ty for doing this video i loved it ❤i come from a long line of miltary mostly army along with air force papaw was in WWll in the Navy daddy was in Vietnam coming from a military family thanks again may god bless u both sending love hugs and prayers to you all
From what I've heard, once they start everything depends on counting. I've seen these videos before BUT I am still amazed! Trust me Beesleys these rifles are fairly heavy.
I'm slightly surprised that this school or whatever it is allowed them to bang their rifles on this floor! When they start throwing those rifles around, I get a bit nervous. Great video you two!!
Those short blades on the end are called Bayonets.
This is my hometown Gallatin, Tennessee!
I think this version is much better than the football version. I was in the Marines from 1986-1989 and again in 1991 for Desert Shield/ Desert Storm.
My father, grandfather, and great-grandfather were all Marines. I grew up trying to drill in the backyard with an M1 Garand and bounced it off my forehead more times than I can count. They make something look easy that is far from it.
Thank you for finding one that was done inside. Love hearing the noises. It does make it be a better experience. I did read somewhere that the guns weighed 10 pounds. Thanks again.
The M-1 Garand is 13.5 lbs to be precise
@@StryderK Thank you. Wow, and I have problems with an 8 lbs gallon of milk. They must be pretty strong, as well a coordinated.
Notice their height ? To be in The Silent Drill Team, there's a height requirement. SIMPLY AWESOME
While the accuracy and precision is impressive, what's really impressive to me is that they're doing all these moves and tosses with big sharp bayonets attached to ends of their rifles, one wrong move and someone would be seriously injured. They dont even flinch when the blades come within inches of their faces.
I wish I had the link, but have you seen the video of The Changing Of The Guard ceremony at The Tomb Of The Unknowns where things DID go wrong, a pass was missed and the Guard got stabbed in the foot yet didn't even flinch and continued until he was relieved (thankfully it was the one leaving post, not the one coming on) and he marched off out of sight without so much as a whimper. You just KNOW that as soon as they were out of public view that all pretense was off and first aid started, but that took some real big brass ones. It's not often that you will see/hear me get impressed by some Army grunt, but yeah. That shows just what kind of people they have chosen to guard that tomb. 24/7/365 regardless of temperature, weather conditions, whatever... that tomb is never left unattended
Thanks for sharing this. This silent drill team is part of our culture I wasn’t aware of.
Great video, James and Millie. I love your rapt attention, respect and intelligent remarks.
Y’all are the legends!
If a mistake is made don’t lose your bearing. The weapon is a WW2 M1 Garande rifle
The M1 has a hole in the stock for cleaning equip. The team replaces the equipment with metal items so when it hits the deck it is even louder.
The simplest answer as to why they're so good and in sync with each other, if you can't keep up you're not on the Silent Drill corp.; just straight up. The more in depth answer is that they practice a lot, and this is extra curricular for them. They're still Marines, meaning they have their rifleman training they've done, any specialties they have such as recon, marksmanship, gunnery, engineering, and so forth; on top they're doing this. Also, unlike other kinds of drills/sports/groups, I would not be surprised if you screw up and drop your rifle in practice, you're running laps or doing a lot of pushups or cleaning the toilets that week or something. You're only there if you want to be and you only want to be there if you're capable of performing like they do.
These men and women practice to the level of world class athletes. They remember their drills the same as football (soccer) players remembering set plays.
Fun Fact: in 2023 the platoon is commanded by a woman for the first time in history.
Guys watching these is great, but some constructive criticism. On something like this could you make the image large, and your picture small, during then at the end your picture goes big again. Just helps to show people what you are seeing better.
Just amazing.
I got to see them perform many times when they visit the VA Hospital I worked at, also the Marine band. Now check out : U S Navy Drill Team" they do some different drills. You being in England are closer to something I always wanted to see in person. The Edinburg Military Tattoo . Love to see and hear the Massing of the Bands, plus they have other bands and groups from other country. Last year they had the USAF Band and Drill team.
His Majesty's Royal Marine Band is phenominal. I grew up a U.S. Air Force brat and served 4 years in the Marine Corps. I used to see Command level bands all the time, as we did not have the internet to keep us kids occupied back in the 70's and 80's. I love my U.S. Marine Corps Band, but I do think HMRMC Band beats ours...
Also, the Air Force and Army have comprable skilled Drill Teams...
As a marine, I know we’re all good at drill. But I could never imagine being this good.
I have been privileged to have owned two M1 garands....9 + pounds each....the mastery of the UNITED STATES MARINE CORP in having the know how to field this beautiful weapon is amazing....GOD BLESS AMERICA AND GOD BLESS THE MARINE CORP
One point that most either miss or do not comment on, is that you may notice they do not bounce as they march. They use what is known as "slide and glide", which gives a much smoother appearance as a single unit. I retired in 1994 from the Corps. I never tire of watching MY Marine Corps Drill Platoon. Wish I could have been one of them, but that was not in the cards.
I wonder if those rifles have rubber guards on the butt? When I was in high school, we weren’t allowed to walk on the basketball court with hard sole shoes.
Honor. Courage. Commitment.
Semper Fi 🇺🇸
Respect to our military.
Incredible to see this in person!
For perspective this is Marine boot camp drill. czcams.com/video/KJWOPO83AXk/video.html The Marines in this video spend their entire enlistment doing this.
I'm Army. Marines do d and c on a different level.
Here is a behind the scenes look at the silent drill platoon czcams.com/video/U-Pvc1w6RbQ/video.html
And this is what happens when one misses the catch during the rifle inspection. czcams.com/video/o9q7b_2tkMo/video.html My heart sank when I first saw this as a marine veteran. Semper Fi! enjoy.
Quit frontin’ like ya’ll don’t know who we are. 🤣
Watch the beginning of the movie A Few Good Men. Its 30 years ago so ots a different routine and to me is even more impressive. If that's even possible.
How in the world can these people just sit there and NOT STAND UP AND GIVE THEM A STANDING OVATION.
Hey James and Millie! If you want to see what goes into a drill practice of the U.S Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, there is a CZcams video showing that! React to that!:)
Those rifles weigh 10&1/2 pounds
Now let's see them do that while wearing a "baby bump" and in red high heels!
those are called bayonets' not short blades
it's eeeeeeven better AT 8th & I in D.C.
My high school JROTC unit used to perform like this. We actually used to imitate their performance for our competitions
Uncle Sam's kids.
this is a good recruiting tool marines in their dress blues as the dress uniform is called marines also guard our embassies and the white house when the president leaves a marine will open the door for the president
I've seem them 3 times. 1st as a recruit at Parris Island in 1977, the 2nd as a Staff Sergeant attending the Staff Noncommissioned Officer course in Quantico during a trip to Marine Barracks fir the evening parade in 1983 and 3rd during a Celebration of Armed Forces day near my hometown in 1992.
Every Marine learns basic manual of arms training in boot camp, these young men, mostly in their early twenties, take it to 11 practicing hours a day. This is all done by silent count, hence Silent Drill platoon.
Some days I'm disappointed in my government and where we are at as a culture. Then I watch Europeans react to USA things and remember how badass we can be. Let's work on being a community again so we remember this.
US Marines are about intensity. Speed and intensity.
And violence of action.
lol who told you that? they are about waiting for airsupport or naval guns to blow up everythign dangerous ahead of time.
Can we at least cut the arts and crafts part of the military budget?
Moral and tradition, and this is also one of the best PR tools in the military.
Nit picking - that wasn't silent...
Amazing, but it is just Tomb of The Unknown Soldier. Disrespectful to them.
I don’t want to sound like that bigot from the mid 99s but isn’t there a meme from Community. With professor Chang that I can post right here?!
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LOVE the reaction!! :) ♥ “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” ~ Romans 15:13
Practice Pratice Pratice. I was on a drill unit in Army that went against Marines in competition they killed us. We actually had over 30 people in drill team only top performed others was replacements. Marines are the best though at drill no lie.
Great reaction again. This is not exactly the same but drumline competition is maybe something unique to the USA. Please watch Army vs Navy drumline challenge before the football game. czcams.com/video/w7sPbEr2quI/video.html I'm sure you will enjoy it.
Those kids should be standing up and cheering. Instead they’re just sitting there waiting for it to be over.
wants us to give them a cookie too🥺
second !!!! damn
Most American have no idea what this is.
Not true....
someone who never watch the stats:
We straight up show commerical breaks when this happens lol.
FIRST
As a
naval aircrewman…. This shit is fucking clown shoes!!!everything they are doing would be the most cringeworthy thing any one from the real Navy has ever seen!
"This is my rifle, this is my gun, this is for shooting, this is for fun". They're carrying rifles not guns. Sorry to be pedantic about it, but it's the Corp. Just watch Full Metal Jacket and you'll see what I mean. Rest in Peace Gunny Ermey.
All rifles are guns, but not all guns are rifles. Thats like guns 101.