Former USAF here. I worked at a joint command at Buckley AFB in Colorado. I did color ceremonies with all branches. Marines were always the sharpest. People would push past us just to take photos with them :P Great job Marines!
I was there. The majority of the people there didn't even know what was going on nor have a clue what Fleet Week was all about. Understandably, tourists from other countries.
@@alwilliam3379 I am glad you were able to see it in person. As I watched the video I could tell the crowd had no idea what they were watching. No one render honors when the Battle Colors Guard passed by. I had to say something when the guy said it must be Navy band. No appreciation for the beloved Silent Drill Platoon and Drum & Bugle Corps.
@@bonosimic532 Apparently you haven't watched the silent drill team at 8th & I and other military functions whereas people will applaugh their routines. It is silent and there isn't any commands so noise is not a factor.
Their alignment is great too. Alignment is the most important factor in Precision Drill. And here’s the hard part. Once you halt you can’t adjust or move your head. Any extra movement can get you kicked off the team. Precision and discipline.
Brilliant. As a Marine vet that has seen the teams in person. This was an outstanding performance. Right in Times Square! I bet NONE of these guys two years before this date ever thought they would be doing what they are doing. NYC tourist suck. Hardly any applause. These guys have BAYONETS on the end of their rifles doing death defying drill!
Marine step unlike other militaries puts the heal down fist and the lowers the rest of the foot towards the toe. UNIQUE! PS; Marines always have great uniforms. class!
I noticed that too. There were a couple of little bobbles there, but still an excellent performance with no broken buttstocks. I'm proud of these young Marines :-D
Yeah I saw the sling of a rifle get hung up on the Cpl’s combination cover. The Cpl covered it up pretty well. I can watch the silent drill team all day, truly amazing. The marines always look so sharp and the timing is so precise.
@@paulready8897 Precision is what it is all about. The other service drill teams try to put a lot of flashiness in their routines to get the oohs and the aahs, but it is that relentless rhythm of absolute precision that puts the Corps above them all.
They were but once they got moving it is perfection. My platoon at basic training was the one to get the highest score for final drill even if there was a fault with no loss of bearing
