To the people here commenting asking what this has to do with warfare. What does this have to do with warfare? not a damn thing. If youre looking for a video with Marines showing off what they can do in warfare theres plenty of moto vids on youtube with just that kind of thing. This is the Silent Drill team showing off some exhibition style close order drill. Theyre showing off precision and discipline which are two other traits the Marine Corps likes to pride itself on. Theyre used mostly for recruiting purposes and ceremonies, but the shit aint easy, so kudos to them. To the people questioning it it, I ask you all: Who the hell are you to question the way the United States Marine Corps conducts its business?.. Just pay your taxes and be happy theres no draft.. it always amazes me that people who have no experience with the military always have the biggest voices about how to make it better.
arceyominyin from what I see they stating that if a enemy of the US forces us to fight we will kick your ass just as methodical as we do this. In the marines you are not a soldier you are one of the few the proud your are a marine.
No fluffy hats or unnecessary arm swings, just a tight uniform with a smooth finish. It doesn't matter what these amphibious infantrymen do, they're a lethal force when active in a hostile environment.
And they always look good and that can be hard work starting with Boot Camp. My platoon in Boot Camp always looked good and took 1st place in everything. Plt 1041 San Diego MCRD. Graduated 16 July 1976. Semper Fi and HAPPY NEW YEAR,
I love how they taught the crowd how to respect them. Different crowd at the end than at the beginning. Imagine the respect they'd learn if they saw how they fight to protect their right to have bad manners!
Guys its for show, it's not used in combat so stop being confused individuals. Shyflirt1, it's a waste of taxpayers money? Maybe, but it helps connect the military with the civilian world. You're more of a waste of tax payers dollars honestly.
and it always brings a tear to my eye to watch my silent drill team.. US Marines.. always the first to land... and the last to leave.. signed..Emmett.. U.S.M.C.
I am from the bahamas and i am in law enforcement so i have been on the drill square before so I know about the practice that goes into this... But omg there is no team in the world that can test these guys they are friggin awesome... I salute u marines!!
Does anybody else find it disturbing that people in the audience just keep on flapping their gums while these guys perform? Would anyone act that way say, at a Broadway play or with a live singer? Such disrespect...
I completely agree! My husband served for 10 years and I find it highly disrespectful and rude that the women in the background would not be quiet. I am sure that there were others in the crowd that were talking as well, but the "ladies" rudeness just stood out.
When I think how blessed I was to have had the honor and privilege to serve as one of The Few, The Proud, The #Marines makes my heart pound in my chest even to this day. SEMPER FIDELIS!
I always love watching the USMC Silent drill, even as a squaddie I can appreciate the precision and movements that go into US Marine drill movements. The one thing this "silent" drill could do without is the typical sporting-event announcer screaming "The precision...the discipline uunnngghhh marines guh guh guh" and the "whoooo" from the girl next to the camera!
As a former U.S. Marine (1977-1981) this makes me so proud to watch. USMC drill teams are so much more impressive than those of any other branch of the military. Not meant to offend anyone. Semper Fi
No offence taken! (Retired Army here) Although I've seen some impressive drills during change of command ceremonies in Germany done by the Army drill teams the USMC has alway impressed me! Hoo Wah
shyflirt1 You are so right about this dance team comparison. It all really is for show, but you seem a bit lacking in imagination of what it's about. Most of these movements are relics of the past as you've said, and some are just made up - no practical basis whatsoever! Simply put - it's a show of unit cohesion. Unit cohesiveness is what wins battles(and ball games).
Have people stopped hating on the video recording over the years? Sure hope so. This obviously was an impromptu recording on a cell phone in awkward conditions. I only wish the very end was not cut off, actually. Thanks, and Semper Fi
this is what it means to be a Marine honor speed of core pride and a brotherhood that lasts a lifetime, anywhere anytime Semper Fidelis,.. always faithful..
As a Brit my total respect for USA and their military - their discipline and precision training is amazing - thank god the most powerful country in the world is also a voice for freedom - - we have so much in common - - - god bless USA -
joe Recto I respect the United States Military and America much the same way, even more, I also aspire to enlist in the nearest future possible. However, if you can't take a joke or without a sense of humor, I don't think these guys would appreciate you themselves either. This is a harmless joke about their unison and their accuracy in drills, and I'm sure all of them would laughed at this too because I've heard Marines got joked worse about their intelligence and they laughed it off just fine. Don't pull that mouth around, judging by your avatar, you're an adult so act like it, you think you're a tough nut aren't you, well, because you're excessive here and you're the joke, please walk away and chill your gung-ho blood down.
joe Recto It's the fact that you don't have any sort of logic to your comeback ridicule me but have to lowly rely on the kid card is plain pathetic. You don't have balls to yourself to talk about it by taking on my truth head on, let alone telling me what I have to do. Your seniority is nothing but a number, however, I hadn't seen the wisdom that came with it just yet.
joe Recto Then if you refuse to enter an intelligent conversation with me, then you've branded yourself as an idiot. Oh, that's the point, Marines HAVE taken insults from other branches, and it's worse, not just "making pizzas" as it's complete normalcy about the whole deal, note, HE does not make any sort of comment about their intelligence like others, however, it's a JOKE, again, in case you haven't read it right, about the accuracy and unison of their movements that it would be complete ridiculous if they make pizzas, which would totally look funny. Deal with it, gung-ho, if you can't take a joke right, go elsewhere as the Internet is not for you. He does not make it so that it's extremely repulsing or disgusting either like some many others individuals who would straight out said they're: "Robotics, imperialist killing machines." That's where you go in, not into a harmless joke such as this. Oh I have the rights to presume what a Marine would think, because THAT IS what they would think if they have a sense of humor, and they're in huge supply of it. If you know any Marines, go ask them if they'd taken an offense in this innocent comment, as nobody would OVERREACT completely like an idiot such as you. No, you do not make yourself clear. You make yourself as an idiot without a proper sense of humor and barrage others because it misalign your sense of a joke and an insult.
joe Recto People like you are part of the reason why civilians think that the military are a bunch of robots following orders, because whenever they say any sort of joke about them, even in the slightest, you hyperactive people come in and rain on their harmless joke. If he said anything about "Capitalism" or "Child-killer", I would've agreed completely with you, however, this is no more than an innocent joke that someone speak up with their mind without mean of harming anyone or their honor. Go act right, please, as on behalf of the people in the military, even though I'm not in any sort part of their closed-community, I've learned about them enough that you're making civilians having second-doubt about veterans and active duties everywhere that they're in a complete different level than them and not just people. I've talked with many vets, and all of them are complete normal person that would not take offense to even bigger and meaner jokes like this, let alone this one.
As someone who served in the USMC. I first saw the Marine Corps Drill Team in Quantico VA in 95. 400 of them came out and did what they did. Only one of them dropped their rifle but you weren't aware of it until they left the field. It was impressive. My only advice is please, please change up the choreography. This has been the same routine for the last 20 years, maybe even longer.
Thanks to the NBA for Allowing our USMC in the half time period. Thanks for supporting our Arms Forces who fighting around the world against the bad looney ticks ISIS. Also thanks the audience for showing support the our brave USMC. May God Bless tis young MEN.
Only Armed Forces Start and Ends on the Same Foot everytime...This gave Me Goose Bumps🤣😂 We have the Best **** Military in the Whole Country💯 and If anybody wants it They can have it cause We go give it to Em.💯😉😘
The very next day. Marines saw a huge elistment boost. I mean that as a total compliment. These marines on this video show it. I was in the Army till 08. And jumped out of planes. And I would trade all that to be the the guys in this video. Thats what sets Army from Marines. Discipline pride and tradition. Much respect usmc
Joe Rooney I thank you for your service in the army. All branches of the military are needed and we should all be proud and thankful for all who serve, regardless of which branch.
We are all in this together, there are different services and different missions, bottom line is WE ALL provide the blanket of comfort that makes living in America great. Keep up the good work Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard!
The Silent Drill Platoon first performed in 1948, originally as a one-time show, and received such an overwhelming response that it soon became part of the routine parades at Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C.
Amazing demonstration of discipline. Too bad not a single NBA player came out to watch it in respect of our military service personnel. They could learn a thing or two about how to work together as a unit from these soldiers!
as an unpaid volunteer, i protect the public with skill and by my own command. i have inspected police, fire, and military bases, unverified, issuing special information. i have met tens of thousands of my people, patrolling the dangerous places where they live. i identify criminal waste of billions of dollars per day, and federal crimes, by US government employees. if you are a US DOD agent, or a "civilian", respect all persons as a free intelligent equal. - james mcashan for the US Senate
I have seen the USMC Silent Drill Team at numerous events and live performances especially at 8th and I in Washington D.C. They are impressive to watch.
Rifleman's Creed[1]This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life.Without me, my rifle is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me. I will…My rifle and I know that what counts in war is not the rounds we fire, the noise of our burst, nor the smoke we make. We know that it is the hits that count. We will hit…My rifle is human, even as I, because it is my life. Thus, I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its strength, its parts, its accessories, its sights and its barrel. I will keep my rifle clean and ready, even as I am clean and ready. We will become part of each other. We will…Before God, I swear this creed. My rifle and I are the defenders of my country. We are the masters of our enemy. We are the saviors of my life.So be it, until victory is America's and there is no enemy, but peace!
These anti-gun folks tell us that if someone has a gun, they're GOING to shoot someone else, as if they have no choice in the matter! Yet here we have 24 men with guns in a basketball stadium and nobody dies, or even feels threatened! Fascinating how that works, eh? Nice job, Heroes, keep up the great work.
You have it all wrong. I promise you if it was simply college money I was after, there are WAY SAFER WAYS TO MAKE WAY MORE MONEY than the time I spent in the Marine Corps. I won't try to explaine further, sufice it to say that being a Marine is something you can never explaine to someone on the outside looking in. You have to experience it for your self.
Brit here. Can someone explain the significance of silent drill? The discipline of these marines is extremely impressive but I'm stumped as to why it's necessary not to make any noise and not have an instructor call out commands. Almost all other examples of military drills that I've seen have involved a lot of heel stamping and have involved commands of some sort. Thanks in advance!
Also at 3:37 their rifles weren't completely next to their feet correctly. They were here in one person, a bit back for another person, and a bit sideways. Not to be a grouch or a judge over this and i know i could never do this, even at their ranks! look at those ranks theyre like privates or sumthin.
The original purpose of close order drill is to get a group of soldiers on foot from one place to another at close quarters the most efficient way possible, like walking in step; and the safest way possible, like handling large weapons while marching long distances as a group. Everyone had to shift weapons to the other shoulder at the same time to keep from hitting each other. That's the theory as i see it. The SD Platoon has simply taken it to the level of an art form.
Ask yourself this: if you were an enemy and saw this would you even attempt to try to mess with a well drilled, professional, focused and un-intimidated branch of the US armed forces? Discipline and focus displayed here as well as trust and faith in your fellow Marines in a simple drill.. spills over to the combat theater. They get it right both places. They are the best.. that is why they are the few and the proud. They prepare, prepare, prepare.. It is why this branch is the best.
Not necessarily, if you're thinking in terms of the drill teams, the Army is very good as well, they even include a backwards throw of the rifle which takes great skill. Being in the Army I have no beef against the Marine Corps, but to say that they are better? I have seen soldiers and marines in combatives and I have seen Soldiers and Marines win. It was pretty even to be honest. I don't believe any branch is better than the other. We are all brothers and we fight for the same reason.
Have fun I got out 2 years ago, one advice and the best advice. What ever you do you do it to the best of your ability, you will see allot of people quit and slack "because its hard" that will after call them selves Marines but I promise you if you give it 100% ALL the time not only once a week or when its convenient and when the time comes to get out you will know you never gave up and that will make you a different man you will be that top .01% of our society! PROVEN FORMULA I DID IT!
You can't really say one is better than the other. As a future OCS candidate of the Marines, I can tell you Rangers are much tougher, much better marksmen, and in much better physical shape than Marines. Delta Force is are just as good as the SEAL terrestrially even though they don't get much publicity. There's no doubt the average Marine is better than the average soldier but saying one branch is better than the other is nonsense. I know this because I have both in my family.
Lol. I just said Army people are called Drill Sergeant. That is how they are addressed. For example, you'd say: "Yes Drill Sergeant." Marine Corp people are called Drill Instructors. They are addressed by many different names. But they are NOT addressed by Drill Sergeant, or Senior Drill Sergeant, or Senior Staff Sergeant. From my experience, they are addressed by Sir. Ex: Aye, Aye Sir. Yes Sir. No Sir, etc. NEVER. Drill Sergeant. Learn your facts boy! Send me the video. I bet it's FMJ.
I was in Iraq so I can't answer your poppy fields in Afghanistan theory. I will say that I saw the good that came from us in Iraq. I was there when the innocent civilians thanked us for our efforts in restoring the country of Iraq. Looks like your digging into conspiracies which can be found in almost anything anyone does. Most of the time are proven false. You forgot to add that we didn't land on the Moon too. I may not agree 100% with our countries leadership but I will obey my orders.
