Fat, dumpy little women waddling along in formations like this makes a mockery of the whole thing. Many Guards parades are nearly ruined in the same way. Yes, bands have to accept all types, but if you can't maintain a military bearing, better not to show up at all.
Like a scene from a Monty Python film. What a load of disingenuous patriotic bullshit and propaganda. To celebrate the invasions of the middle east and the murder of civilians is a disgrace. The freedom of dewsbury ? Big deal.
One last B Coy shoult out. My B Coy on N.I. Ops. S&B ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-i2o7Fejrc20.html This video is crap quality but it's what we had to deal with back then. Before we get the armchair crap I just want to say that there are members of my Coy in this clip that took thier lives due to what ever reason they had and others that were killed in other ops. During this 6 months UK op, over 120 people where killed from both the military and civilian population. Please show respect or say nothing. Thank you.
In reflection mood now. This is respect going out for all those past and present Riflemen who ever served in B Coy 1 RGJ and the now Rifles company. B Coy I RGJ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SvmbjimiiWw.html
Folks, I can understand people who like to think they know stuff and comments are always welcome. But when a civvy is trying to tell someone who served Queen and Country, did active service and lost brothers/Riflemen back then and still now, then I really draw the line. Sorry to rant about this on here but this is due to comments from @Jack X. Nobody should have to defend what they have been trained to observe or do, to anyone. Right now ex service men and women are already going through enough mental trauma and don't need to face this type of silly abuse. All military past and present love a bit of banter and light hearted commenting on stuff is always welcome. Just don't go to far folks, like some individuals on here. For those in the cloth, S&B (7 Plt, B Coy, 1 RGJ).
Of COURSE they're bloody regulars, you ignorant BERK!! You know as much about the British Army in general - and LIGHT infantry like the Rifles in particular - as I know about domestic plumbing regulations in Nebraska!
@@jackx4311 I really don't need to explain myself to you pal. Even my passing out video is on RU-vid taken while in Winchester. So, again I know what I am talking about because "I Am A Rifleman". bloody civvies.
@@dyhale Where is the video? You are asking me? Anyway, I'm not interested to keep going into this. None of our regular Bn's would be able to turn out on parade in this condition plus the body shape of a regular infantry platoon is not what is represented in this clip. Enough said. This is how we do ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CaovU12uK1s.html
If you're referring to the army cadets, hold your tongue mate......my son is a sergeant in the rifles, nominated Lord Lieutenants Cadet, JCIC, and various other titles....... joining this organization has made him a much more rounded individual, proud of what he does, and aiming for the ultimate, selection for special forces.....you have to start somewhere, don't judge too quickly
Andrew J Reading: I am mightily surprised that no present or past squaddie hasn't replied to your post. The Light Infantry, as the name suggests, go into battle lightly armed and equipped and can march quickly. Their quick march is actually at jogging pace and is a sight to behold. TBH it looks bizarre on ceremonial occasions. I had the privilege of seeing 3 Yorks receive the Freedom of Keighley some years back. In recognition of the Freedom the soldiers are entitled to march with "fixed bayonets". I tell you now that there were some tears amongst the spectators when the order "FIX BAYONETS" was given by their Commanding Officer. I believe, although I stand to be corrected by those that know better, that Freedom allows drums to be beaten. Musicians receive normal basic training and are also trained as stretcher bearers for battle duties. Have any of you ever tried recovering a wounded comrade from the field of battle while under fire?
RIfle Regiments dont ever use the command fix bayonets - they dont have them - they are swords - goes back to the elitist days of sneaky beaky pop up skirmishers, as opposed to line infantry tactics was a tradition that swords only get fixed when necessary to remain concealed, hence the green jackets - so you dont see them fixed on parade - when I did my basic training in Peninsular Barracks in 85 there were only 2 regiments in the Light Division, the Light Infantry and the Royal Green Jackets and were trained the same which was a bit different to the rest of the army - with a 26+ mile endurance test run at the end of it
Partly true. In my battalion (1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets, now Rifles) the bandsmen's role in battle was the SF group (Sustain Fire). They had heavy machine guns on tripod mounts which provided heavy fire support on flanks or where needed. This was a crap job because I have seen these guys just running back and forth with all that kit regardless up hills or whatever. These guys withing the battalion (buglers) had to be fit. FYI we don't call it bayonets. That sharp pointy thing is called a sword. Again, this is a British Army Light Infantry thing.
@@xlprop6687 - you need to get your bloody eyes tested, FCKWIT. Typical bloody Yank - thinks he knows it all when he doesn't know his @rse from his elbow. Of COURSE the blokes in dress uniform are regulars!!
@@jackx4311 Gosh, that was harsh. I am not a yank but from East London and also ex 1st Battalion The Royal Green Jackets (The Rifles). In the regular battalions it is not possible to go on parade with your Nr. 2s (the dress they are in on this clip) in that state. It would mean jail time. Plus at the same time, given my 22 years in the military, I can spot the difference between an active fighting group of men and a non active. The blokes in that clip clearly do not carry out the weekly, monthly and yearly combat training and fitness test. I guess you would need to be Infantry to spot other infantry. But anyway Jack x, thank you for your observations. Let's try again. Clearly not Recce.
@@jackx4311 Oh, one more thing. Regulars are sharp of the ball, and have the marching thing down to an art. Not taking anything away from part timers because I started in 4 RGJ back in 1985. But there is a big difference in the army 24/7 to being there part time ie 2 days per week for a few hours.
Rifles march at 140 paces a min, whereas the typical British march is 116 paces a min; so it does seem a lot quicker. It dates back to when the Rifles were used as skirmishers, so were therefore nimble and swift, so this is reflected in their drill.
watch a video of the Gurkha Rifles, you'll see why, and all your questions will be answered.........my son is a Rifles cadet, and is so frustrated they have to march normal time at public events......Ayo Gorkhali!
These are members of the light division. The marching pace comes from the need to provide assistance on the left and right flanks during historical battles. They had to move fast and fire accurately, not like the standard block formations at the time firing volleys of rounds. So the tradition was kept till the present day.
I had a shock recently when a budy of mine said, we are the old guard now. I just was in shock to realise that so much time has passed. Crazy. First put on my green beret back in 1985.