As a Marine, I approve of this tradition. Glad to see it's going strong.
@jasonmalone6983
3 жыл бұрын
Ditto!
@earlsnapp5209
3 жыл бұрын
Well Said. USMC Vet, From Portland, Or
@tortillasarenotbiceps7622
3 жыл бұрын
If you've served our nation, I thank you all. Salute and God Bless America.
@Mr.Boom_513
2 жыл бұрын
Semper Fi Devil Dog!
@patrioticz2858
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service Crayon Eater... I mean Devil Dog lol. Go Army.
@blakehire3817
4 жыл бұрын
I recommend a marine corps funeral, its breathtaking. The amount of respect we show to our fallen.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍
@robnsusan2000
4 жыл бұрын
Keep in mind, most of these young Marines are 18-19 years old. The dedication to perform at this level is incredible. Glad you liked it
@bootsontheground9998
4 жыл бұрын
Rob Thornton pain brings discipline
@enderst81
4 жыл бұрын
@@bootsontheground9998 pain is weakness leaving the body
@Mr1nferno
4 жыл бұрын
@@enderst81 anyone who thinks that never experienced real pain.
@isaacserrano5095
2 жыл бұрын
@@Mr1nferno No, it's not meant like that. It's a common Marine Corps saying. It's not meant to be ignorant, just motivating.
@Mr1nferno
2 жыл бұрын
@@isaacserrano5095 I was a marine, and that's not a marine corps saying, it's a recruiting slogan, all fleet marines know that slogan is BS
@snipercurgan1
4 жыл бұрын
I love my country so much.
@nolanrandolph4574
4 жыл бұрын
As well we should, without the armed forces, there wouldn't be the great United States of America. Prayers and thoughts go out to every soldier and their families.
@TheresaPowers
4 жыл бұрын
I do as well.
@witcheshammer
4 жыл бұрын
We couldn't push lgbqtrs and big corporation s without them
@okie-kan9240
4 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@flooringguy4190
3 жыл бұрын
America is uninvadedable. Rifles behind every blade of grass
@markhenry1239
4 жыл бұрын
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE when our military gets a chance to "show off" a little bit. (They always work so hard and often, we the people they protect, don't even realize that they're there 24/7). Makes me even more proud to be an American. God bless our military, their families and God bless America. 🙂♥️🙏🇺🇸
@dalewright3667
4 жыл бұрын
Your Tax Dollars at work
@Stinky_Inky
3 жыл бұрын
@@dalewright3667 it was well worth the tax
@kurtjk01
4 жыл бұрын
I had two granduncles who were Marines. So I know: Marines are crazy; but they are the right kind of crazy.
@geesarts2455
4 жыл бұрын
True that
@YourWARD
4 жыл бұрын
My dad is a marine too
@flooringguy4190
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, sir.
@ginmar8134
3 жыл бұрын
My squad and some other coalition forces got ambushed and pinned down in a city in Iraq, and wound up fighting house to house. The QRF got attacked and driven back by the blistering fire. So a squad of Marines crept out under darkness and got in contact with us and got four platforms of air cover over us. That's the only reason we lived. To give some perspective, we sent them grid coordinates but they vetoed some because they knew the area better----and knew the local people who lived at those places. I once had a chat with a young Marine who's just fought in Fallujah and his guys had discovered how calming things like knitting and crocheting could be. They were worried it would make people think less of them.
@kurtjk01
3 жыл бұрын
@@ginmar8134 Thank you for your service. And that's exactly the right kind of crazy I'm talking about: rip an enemy soldier's throat out with his teeth, but have to call for help to get a kitten out of a tree because he thinks he might not be able to get it down without it being hurt. The kind of thing which makes folks think "That can't be real" . . . When in fact, that's what makes it absolutely real. Like the big tough bikers with their tiny backpack dogs.
@alanhays3033
4 жыл бұрын
It's interesting the Marines who "throw" the rifles around when on line at the end, are actually a separate team within the Silent Drill Platoon and are the only ones that do those particular moves in performances ( I didn't know that until I met a few members a few years ago). Those particular team members actually have elastic material sewn into the underarm areas of their dress blues to allow them more movement and flexibility - as the dress blue uniform is not exactly the most free flowing garment in the world LOL. ( I speak from personal experience). Thanks for your videos!
@warhammer5690
4 жыл бұрын
That's for sure that damn wool blouse was a serious babe magnet but hot as fukk when manning the rail.
@demetriuswilburn394
4 жыл бұрын
Why you telling all the secrets homie?
@alanhays3033
4 жыл бұрын
@@demetriuswilburn394 LOL I don't think its that secret....still insane how they handle those rifles.
@demetriuswilburn394
4 жыл бұрын
@@alanhays3033 lol true.
@richardeast3328
4 жыл бұрын
@@demetriuswilburn394 Secrets, well here's another one, the Marines are actually part of the Navy.
@jpman9795
4 жыл бұрын
I'm a 20-year retired Air Force veteran and I have to admit the Marines dress blues are by far the most bad@$$. You're looking at thousands of drill hours put into something like this. So freakin impressive!! Gives me chills. God Bless America!!!
@ratlips4363
Жыл бұрын
I agree JP, Old CCT here
@davidminor1254
4 жыл бұрын
It takes a lot of practice and the rifles weigh about 9 pounds each. OOH RAH!
@teacher_shep
3 жыл бұрын
Not just that, but they're all polished to a mirror sheen and they're wearing gloves. I was in Marching band for 7 years and manipulating a smooth brass instrument in gloves is really hard at the best of times. It's absolutely amazing how professionally they can control their rifles with the gloves.
@davidminor1254
3 жыл бұрын
@@teacher_shep I know. Not only have I seen them in person at 8th&I but I was in the USMC ROTC and a member of the silent drill team. I also played in band in grade school, percussion.
@mikesmith1788
4 жыл бұрын
Those Marines are so honored to be chosen for this team. I am sure each and everyone of them would practice 24/7 to get it right. Their dedication is inspiring, if more people were like these men the world would be a better place. Glad to see you enjoy this video. Peace 😀😀
@jasonmalone6983
3 жыл бұрын
Literally, training is your job. 8 - 10 hours a day 5 days a week for years.
@johnathanbusse4679
3 жыл бұрын
They actually challenge the marines already on the team for their spot. This was my dream but unfortunately I was not tall enough to go to the school lol. I earned my eagle globe and anchor anyway. Paris Island. Dec. 26th 2000. 2nd bn. Echo company platoon 2024. I still remember all my drill instructors names to lol. Ooh rah
@Tyrannosaurus_STFU_III
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so proud to be a Marine. Also this is "rifle manual". You go through "inspection arms" to make sure you aren't handing the inspector a loaded weapon.
@independentpatriot1775
3 жыл бұрын
I heard Chesty Puller did it with his eyes closed...
@leslieholland7843
Жыл бұрын
My late husband was a Marine, thanks for your service, I am still so proud of him!
@tedcurrently6092
4 жыл бұрын
If the Army and the Navy ever look on heaven's scenes, they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines.
@johnmartz9686
4 жыл бұрын
Semper fi !!!!
@rapid13
4 жыл бұрын
More evidence that no Marine has ever made it to heaven. Imagine thinking that heaven's streets need guarding. Frggin jarheads. Go Army, Beat Navy!
@michaelloglio3365
4 жыл бұрын
Seems like it opens up a 'transcendental question' ! Can you kill or harm a Spirit who's already dead with a nonphysical weapon ? My late Brother ... Navy Air Corp (Berlin Airlift) was a pistol person. I ask him every night how he's keeping up with his target practice ..... Over There, .....Over There .... for the Yanks are coming ... Over There ? Maybe they've created a projectile which launches :' Great Balls of Fire' consisting of Kosmic, Miasmic (non physical) Ooze at some unlucky target !
@jamesthomas5895
4 жыл бұрын
Close it goes like this.If the Army or the Navy ever look on heaven's scenes, they will find there wives asleeping with UNITED STATES MARINES. lol
@ZenShaman
4 жыл бұрын
@@rapid13 yeah. perhaps. but then marines dont die, we regroup in hell. i was Navy. HCM2 A Navy Corpsman. but i will always be a Marine. Semper Fi.
@robertravena
4 жыл бұрын
Every single one of my brothers there can go from that precision to absolutely unleashing hell on earth. OOOH RaH! Semper Fi brothers.
@britskihambone8158
3 жыл бұрын
Did you notice how quiet and respectful the children were? Much better behaved than some parents were in that video you showed of The Tomb of the Unknowns, where the Sentinels had to tell them to remain behind the rails and to be quiet.
@lpd1snipe
4 жыл бұрын
When it absolutely, positively, has to be destroyed overnight. God Bless the United States Marine Corps!
@saguarotreker
4 жыл бұрын
The Silent Drill Team (as it was called back in my day, early '80's) was how I got hooked! Spent 9 years in the Corps! Semper Fidelis Devil Dogs.
@adambartosh2547
4 жыл бұрын
2nd battalion 1st marines 7 years....oorah
@ChrisSmith-tj2sf
3 жыл бұрын
2d MAW 4 years OOohhhrahhh!!
@saguarotreker
3 жыл бұрын
1st Battalion 6th Marines 2nd MarDiv & 3rd LAV Bn 29 Palms MCAGCC (the sweaty crotch of Marine Corp training)
@ChrisSmith-tj2sf
3 жыл бұрын
@@saguarotreker Luckily, I was only there 2-1/2 months in the winter of '78! Air Control Electronics Operator Course, Schools Bn.
@billlecroy8635
3 жыл бұрын
My father served as a Marine close to the second world War. I learned how to hunt with the M1 he kept. Nothing beats the sound and range of that weapon. Although I served in the Air Force, SEMPER FI MARINE is the only way I will greet those who have served, are serving, and will serve in the Corps.
@LouieNeira
4 жыл бұрын
They perform at high schools as informal recruiters. That’s where you find new Marines.
@bigcountry0331
4 жыл бұрын
Louie Neira there is a lot more to it than that. They perform at schools, military bases, festivals, sporting events and pretty much anywhere they are invited to
@LouieNeira
4 жыл бұрын
Grumpy Murf who said they didn’t? Are you an “actually” person.?
@bigcountry0331
4 жыл бұрын
Louie Neira just adding context.
@LouieNeira
4 жыл бұрын
Grumpy Murf would’ve been a better idea to post your own comment if you wanted to do that.
@steveshelton3081
4 жыл бұрын
@@LouieNeira he's not wrong though. The drill teams get invited. It's not necessarily a recruiting tool. Yeah kids see that and get excited. But it's not really for that. They get invited to these functions
@ivandrago1133
4 жыл бұрын
As a Marine (1997-2002) this still gives me a goose bumps and makes my heart swell with an incredible amount of pride. SEMPER FI, Marines.
@swarley39
4 жыл бұрын
A suggested recommendation: I think you would enjoy watching the blue Angels or Thunderbirds. They are demonstrations teams that do really incredible airshows
@j.christopherlindsey8933
4 жыл бұрын
Those are always awesome to watch, but I think my favorite aviation story is "LA speed check."
@ticklemeandillhurtyou5800
4 жыл бұрын
Air shows Rock
@Rhaspun
4 жыл бұрын
I wonder if Fleet Week is going to be cancelled this year here in the SF Bay Area. It's always a pleasure to watch to the Blue Angels. Big crowds. Over a million spectators come out for the week.
@jasonmalone6983
3 жыл бұрын
The Blue Angels are much better than the Thunderbirds. I have seen both in person when I was in the Marines.
@thomasharris7206
4 жыл бұрын
Courtney, You may have been told about this, but the Marine Corps also conducts an Evening Parade at the Marine Barracks in Washington, DC. It is also impressive and includes the Silent Drill Team, the Marine Corps Band and Drum and Bugle Corps. It is conducted on Friday nights during the summer months. There are videos of it and it is a must see, if you ever are in DC during the summer (reservations are required.) Check it out.
@ChinchillaQueen
4 жыл бұрын
They've had this drilled for countless hours into them down to the last thousandth of a second. This is me speaking as having experience in basic Army Drill and Ceremony but the Marines are one the most disciplined branches when it comes to Drill and Ceremony.
@patrickvarga7789
4 жыл бұрын
I love all my branches and we'll never talk s*** about either one but correct me if I'm wrong isn't it that the Marines drill is all silence they know exactly what they're doing but the other branches have a commander talking to them with a voice if I'm wrong please correct thank you
@quarkedbutt8711
4 жыл бұрын
@@patrickvarga7789 we shit talk each other all the time lol and yes you're correct there is no Cadence and no orders given during the ceremony
@maxwellharris507
4 жыл бұрын
If I may suggest another military reaction subject, I wholly recommend the story of the five Sullivan Brothers and their ship: Atlanta-Class Light Cruiser USS Juneau
@caretaker158
4 жыл бұрын
Great but tragic story. I agree.
@aidenarmentrout2468
4 жыл бұрын
yeah
@williamsanphy3126
4 жыл бұрын
When I first heard that story it broke my heart, I couldn’t imagine what that family went though.
@maxwellharris507
4 жыл бұрын
William Sanphy the youngest of the brothers, Albert, had a son; so the bloodline wasn’t wiped out entirely
@billtrap1
4 жыл бұрын
They stand on a wall for every American and say “You and your loved ones can sleep safely tonight. Nobody’s going to hurt you, NOT ON MY WATCH !”
@Jack-ge1st
4 жыл бұрын
Semper fi
@billtrap1
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jack ! Felt the same way when I became a police officer.
@tb9489
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Demi
@adambartosh2547
4 жыл бұрын
oorah
@johnkirkwood7958
4 жыл бұрын
For some reason, I can't read something like that, like what you just said ... without tears filling my eyes!
@vernhoke7730
4 жыл бұрын
As Marines we are taught from the very begining in boot camp to act and move as one complete unit. My senior drill instructor was a grizzled 5'4" Viet Nam veteran who wanted us, as a platoon to excel but his passion was for us to win our final drill competion against the other 3 platoons in our series. While we didn't do anything these Marines do, each and every movement had to sound as one, there were about 35 of us left at that point. Each foot step, movement of the rifle was as one. As you can hear every thing they do sounds like just one Marine. Also take into consideration that Dress Blue "blouse", jacket, is rather form fitting and restrictive.
@dakotamickscorner7637
4 жыл бұрын
Ya I went through in 92 and I think drill was one of my favourite part of boot camp. It always felt we were a giant marching across the land. Just one loud footstep. Semper Fi. Proud son of a Vietnam Marine too.
@comm2531
4 жыл бұрын
Yup. How about that"Inspection Arms" move. Slide and click and close and pistol grip. SNAP POP!!! EVERYONE IN SYNC. We understand this silent drill team more than anyone. Parris island 1982.
@klasyk1532
4 жыл бұрын
Love the SDT! Had the privilege of seeing them in person while at bootcamp in Parris Island back in 1991! Great review!
@mtplainsman1068
4 жыл бұрын
The two thumbs down were from Vladimir Putin and Kim jong Un.
@CourtneyCoulston
4 жыл бұрын
LMAO XD
@demetriuswilburn394
4 жыл бұрын
Lol
@4redniwediS
4 жыл бұрын
And 98% of liberals!
@richardcottrell3187
4 жыл бұрын
No they're from people like me who don't understand the point of watching someone react to a video the only thing I watched is the Marine Corps cartoon witch I've seen a hundred times it was still more interesting then whatever this girl was trying to do on KZitem
@Sprocket-js4nr
4 жыл бұрын
@@richardcottrell3187 At least their precision drill performance is significantly better than your grammar and punctuation skills!
@throwingbull
4 жыл бұрын
Courtney, I'm glad you decided to watch a better video of the Platoon. I've had the honor to watch them perform in person several times. Once, with a Marine friend of mine, at the Naval Yard in Washington DC. That is where the first video was recorded. I never get enough of them.
@jacktherenegade6189
4 жыл бұрын
Courtney PLEASE watch “Roy Benavidez: The Green Beret who went on a one man rampage” Channel name Simple History
@michaelneely4851
4 жыл бұрын
He saved so many people. Even after he was shot, stabbed, and blew up. Roy Benavidez RIP.
@TheDustysix
4 жыл бұрын
Benavidez started in the National Guard.
@jacktherenegade6189
4 жыл бұрын
Frank Sakurai-Cook Yeah guys like that make me proud to be an American
@michaelneely4851
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheDustysix yep. Oklahoma National Guard.
@TheDustysix
4 жыл бұрын
@@michaelneely4851 Our Guard and Reserve components have far more Combat experience than most frontline armies. I have some videos on them on my Military5 playlist. Thunderbirds. The 45th was in the southern france campaign. A great book "When the Odds Were Even" The Vosges Mountain Campaign by Keith Bonn. The US Army beat the SOB's.
@marchendrickson2382
4 жыл бұрын
For myself and all the others that recommended, you're very welcome. Had to give this vid, seen it multiple times and just love seeing what our boys do with seemingly little effort. Very happy to see you really enjoy it. You're loading some great content here, love it, keep it up 😁
@tracybillingsley2648
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad that you listened to our suggestions for this particular video. I think you instantly could see why everyone enjoys it so much. Keep up the great work!
@CourtneyCoulston
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah! I'm really glad that people told me to watch this one instead, it gave me a whole new perspective
@michaelneely4851
4 жыл бұрын
Marines and rifles. It's a peas and carrots kind of thing.
@NocturnEternal
4 жыл бұрын
For it goes the old saying: every Marine is a rifleman.
@comm2531
4 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed watching you getting to see how we Marines traditionally demand good drill and extreme discipline in everything we do. We are human, we make mistakes and we are not perfect but we always strive. The silent drill team, headquartered in 8th and I, Washington DC. This is what they do for a two year stint. The rest of us go on to do infantry, artillery, mechanics, pilots ECT. We all learn drill in boot camp though not as in that level but good enough to stress discipline and confidence..( Former USMC Honorably Discharged)
@mango34943
4 жыл бұрын
If you’re ever in or around Washington DC on a Tuesday night in the summer I would highly recommend going to see the sunset parade at the marine corps war memorial. It’s a beautiful ceremony that Includes the silent drill team, the Commandant’s Own Drum and Bugle Corps, and some other things
@spartiate567
2 жыл бұрын
Miss Courtney, someone else probably mentioned this in another comment, but let me mention that it's called a "silent" drill team because the entire drill is performed without a single spoken order. They use the sounds they make to keep their timing in synchronization, but of course a whole lot of their moves have to be done purely due to memorized timing. Pretty amazing.
@padraicmchale
4 жыл бұрын
As a Navy veteran, while I appreciate the precision and professionalism of this drill team, I am partial to the Navy silent drill team. Check it out. KZitem has their performance in Norway a few years ago. I'm not saying they're better. Just a little different. :-)
@melbro62
4 жыл бұрын
I suppose instead of M-14s they use 20mm and 40mm Guns ... LOL
@dpeterson157
4 жыл бұрын
I love how genuinely respectful and appreciative you are.
@aztecamaize
4 жыл бұрын
Perfection! No branch in the world has that kind of DISCIPLINE.
@-EchoesIntoEternity-
4 жыл бұрын
suggestion reaction to Jonny Kim, US Navy Seal+Doctor+Astronaut all before turning 35yo. he puts all us other asian americans to shame 😭
@CourtneyCoulston
4 жыл бұрын
OMG I heard about him!!
@GilbertMendez-x2m
Ай бұрын
Ive seen these videos countless times and I still get emoyional and feel so proud of them. It never gets old . They're so awesome. The highest respect to them.
@firemedic5100
6 ай бұрын
I was a member of a rifle drill team in the Air Force, and the hours we spent on drilling, we were pretty good. Then I saw the Silent Drill Team. We hadn't even scratched the surface of the precision of the Marines. I definitely salute these guys. They are amazing.
@shannonchurchill4556
4 жыл бұрын
I saw them perform at the Commandant of the Marines house in DC when I was about 10. It was awesome.
@trentonebel9088
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Courtney! Glad to see you enjoyed this reaction. It’s nice to know you appreciate our military members and what they do. It’s been a hard couple of weeks and your videos are a great morale booster. I just had to cancel a much anticipated Spring Break trip, my whole family has in fact, and the weather here was not so friendly to my mood. I hope you’re comfortable and safe in Japan and I hope we all can see an end to the Coronavirus soon. And God bless our men and women in uniform, and watch over them wherever they are.
@jrphillips67
4 жыл бұрын
I was in the Army and always respected the precision of the Marine Corps.
@NickTick
4 жыл бұрын
I did silent drill in ROTC. Nowhere near this level. These Marines are amazing.
@justinscott9151
4 жыл бұрын
Army has a drill team, Air Force has a drill team, and Navy has a drill team. All have differing routines, but all are amazing. I agree with another poster here, check out Blue Angels, and Thunderbirds.
@nolanrandolph4574
4 жыл бұрын
Never seen the blue angels, but the thunderbirds ground crews are money. Those guys never miss a step.
@lukeyoung4000
4 жыл бұрын
You should react to the United States navy blue angels fligjt demonstration team. I love your nascar and military reaction videos
@jeffherdzina6716
4 жыл бұрын
We are extremely proud of our Men and Women in uniform that protect our shores, and our way of living.
@TheToweringOtakunt
4 жыл бұрын
"Isn't it crazy they know this all by heart?" Well, they've been murdered several hundred times with practice, so it's not too surprising, lol. But the devotion is just as stunning.
@robertbarham9833
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Courtney for showing us the respect that these particular Marines train rigorously for. All of us as Marines appreciate your gratitude.
@NokneesLooney
3 жыл бұрын
My brother served at 8th and I in the mid 1980s during the time of President Reagan. We got to go to D.C. and see the "Friday Night Parade" at Marine Barracks 8th and I. If you are EVER in D.C. I HIGHLY recommend going. It is free, and totally amazing. They guard the president and perform at all formal occasions. My brother got to meet many heads of state including Gorbechev. They train constantly to do this so well And they have to pass high level security checks in order to work so close to the president. They deserve much respect.
@donaldk.macbaird5248
4 жыл бұрын
Hello Courtney,I did this as part of My Training at Paris Island South Caroline back in 1969,when I was in the USMC Bootcamp. I served 69-72
@wtfisgoingonhere1076
4 жыл бұрын
Watch the hats, mom & dad both told me! My parents were both US Air Force officers & my brother was an enlisted marine, honorably discharged as a sergeant. The three of them taught me a LOT about military life, down to how to make a bed properly according their training ( I never make my bed lol). I have probably half a dozen cousins (one cousin is an absolute machine and is now an officer in the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division) who are or have been in the military... As well as two uncles, my grandfather, and so many more ancestor back to the American War for Independence who were documented military member. All of my ancestors who were active soldiers during the US Civil War, fought for the Union (the North) One of the most moving things for a military brat, especially a deeply patriotic one like me, is to watch the various, highly disciplined, technically superior displays of hard work, perseverance, tireless training, complete dedication to our country, and demonstrating strong integrity, which is a cornerstone of our pride as a nation. Every ceremony of every kind makes me cry tears of joy, pride, and sometimes heartbreak... like watching the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. I’ve seen both the silent drill team & the TOTUS’ changing of the guard, several times. I also married a marine (long since divorced), had a long term live in relationship with a IS Navy ver, who was a former member of SeAL team six, had a two year relationship with a guy who decided to enlist in the army, which unfortunately was the beginning of the end of our relationship. During my last year of high school, my closest group of girlfriends and I were each dating a different marine from a similarly close-knit friend group of young men. (Everything was completely legal regarding age in all of our relationships... legal in both Washington D.C., and Virginia, where I grew up.) Coincidentally, all of those Marines we dated were stationed at 8th & I, the “street corner” in D.C. where there is a small USMC base where the Silent drill team is based, as they are firstly and most importantly, members of the Presidential guard. They all performed in the in the silent drill team performances, and they all had various duties & assignments in direct reference to guarding the President every moment he’s in Washington, especially. I’m not sure why I’m telling you all of this when my original comment was simply this... A Lol I originally INTENDED to say is that a super easy way to tell if a group of soldiers work well as a team is to watch them march in their dress uniforms. All military, US and in every other country... so how to tell? Watch their hats and their heads, in general. One person’s hat standing out from the group because he or she is slightly out of sync with the rest, can begin a domino effect resulting in a loss of fluidity and smooth movement expected of a group of soldiers acting as one entity. Definitely look up videos of military members marching together. You’ll see vast difference and it really shows the strength of the underlying brotherhood and mutual trust... or the lack there of...... I’m bipolar2 and pretty manic right now so I have to force myself to shut up and stop typing!!! It’s harder than you’d imagine!!. So that’s my random, rambling, walk through a labyrinth of disjointed and probably stuff... with the whole point being “watch their hats!! *🙄🤐ohhhhhh..... Jennifer, Jennifer, Jennifer. Lol🤐🙄*
@moonglow630
4 жыл бұрын
I was on a rifle line on our colorguard in high school for 2yrs. Many of the moves were taken from military drill teams like these. I know how many hours I practiced, so so much respect to them!!
@mb13972
4 жыл бұрын
In college I was a member of an ROTC silent drill team. One of the members was asked by the principal of his local high school if we would like to put on a demonstration at half time of a basketball game. We all thought it would be good experience to perform for a live audience in light of an upcoming tournament. What we did not know was that the gym floor had recently been refinished (it looked very much like the one in this video). Unfortunately, our rifles had steel butt plates and we all had steel taps on our shoes. As we marched onto the floor I could see the principal out of the corner of my eye cringe the first time we hit the floor with the rifles (as these Marines did at the 1:56 mark). By the time we finished our drill the floor was a mess.Courtney, to answer your question "How do they know when to start?" It's all based on cadence; you're constantly counting in your head and you practice. A LOT!
@shucklys
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Courtney, I've sent you an email with two videos but if you missed it: may i suggest 'Marine Corps Body Bearers | The Last To Let You Down' & 'Behind the Old Guard - Sentinels' since you seemed to want to know more about them in your other video. Have a great day!
@deepscuba7384
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you read my suggestion! Also, I am very glad you enjoyed the video!
@TYLERNAVYGUY
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! As a US Navy retired veteran, this stuff brings patriotic tears to my eyes. Love how you are soo respectful.
@hrmcelvain
4 жыл бұрын
Ooo-rah, thanks Court for showing my service honor, GySgt USMC Ret Hugh
@ChrisSmith-tj2sf
3 жыл бұрын
Ooorahh Gunny!! From a former Corporal.
@ethangospodareck
4 жыл бұрын
I love how much Courtney loves this.
@Flirken1
4 жыл бұрын
Ethan Gospodareck her fiancée is a marine currently I believe
@CourtneyCoulston
4 жыл бұрын
yup, he's an inactive Marine
@johnathanbusse4679
3 жыл бұрын
The part where they are standing in line is a performance of an actual platoon inspection. The inspector walks the line and stops at any chosen individual marine and in real life they would inspect the marines uniform and rifle. In this it is a performance of said inspection. He is basacly checking the rifle for cleanliness and proper assembly.
@derekc.nordbye7456
4 жыл бұрын
I had the distinct honor and, privilege of seeing these OUTFREAKINGSTANDING Marines perform at my "A" school: NATTC Millington, Tennessee. I was totally amazed. From an aging SPECWAR squid to every jarhead, past and, present: OOH-RAH!!!!!
@maxwellharris507
4 жыл бұрын
The rifle the Silent Drill Platoon uses is the M1 Garand, the very first semiautomatic rifle ever adopted by a major nation. I've shot one and it kicks like a mule. The Calibre is .30-06 or 7.62mm x 63mm
@loboheeler
4 жыл бұрын
I first thought these were M-14 rifles commonly used by marching parade troops, but these do appear to be M1 Garands used in WW2. The M1 Garand has no protruding magazine, which makes it easier to twirl around. Both are excellent battle rifles. Yes, they are heavy!
@christophertipton2318
4 жыл бұрын
@@loboheeler Marine troops from Marine Barracks Washington DC all use M-1 Garands as their parade rifle. The Army uses M-14 rifles. Having used M-14s (in boot camp), M-1s (in the Air Guard), and M-16s, for parade purposes, I prefer the M-1. It has better balance and none of the extra bits and pieces sticking out like the M-16. Also, when the Silent Drill Platoon people lock their bolts back prior to passing their rifles to another, the bolts will stay back until you manually release them. M-14s and M-16s will unlock with very little banging around. I might note that the Marine Corps Battle Color detail guards do use the old M1903 Springfield rifle, a bolt action. I don't know why that rifle instead of the M-1, but it is what it is. I'm sure there is a reason. Probably some kind of tradition.
@johnathanbusse4679
3 жыл бұрын
That is all they do all day. They just practice and they all count in their head 1.2.3.4 over and over and just eventually get their time perfectly in line. Fun fact.... at the silent drill school the way a new member gets a spot is by challenging one of the marines already on the team. Winner gets the spot on the team. They litterally just practice and challenge each other to be in the next performance.
@northside314
3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for noticing their start at 4:45 lol no one ever seems to catch that. It was nice to see your surprise when it set in lol👍👍
@swftsildedly
4 жыл бұрын
Marines are selected from students at the two Schools of Infantry, located at Camp Pendleton, California, and Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, from interviews conducted by barracks personnel. Once selected, Marines are assigned to Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., to serve a two-year ceremonial tour. Beyond their ceremonial duties, the Marines collaterally train in the field as infantrymen. Throughout the year, these Marines hone their infantry skills at the Marine Corps Combat Development Command in Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia and other bases. The Marines selected must be male and must be between 5'11" and 6'1" (180.3 and 185.4 cm) tall and be in the median of their weight requirements for their height. Uniformity is a key asset.
@knightlykin1499
3 жыл бұрын
When I was a kid, I was in JROTC and the drill team was one of the best times I had in high school. When I was first accomplished throwing a triple, I was so happy. Then my instructor was like, "Good, now try it with white silk gloves." Oh and we used the M1 Garand parade rifle, so it's weight was about 8/lbs. (3.6/kg)
@secludedmisanthrope6388
4 жыл бұрын
I remember the Drill team on our base when I was stationed at MCBH. They had to do SO MUCH work to prepare for a show/performance. I mean to the point of it becoming rage inducing. Everything has to be perfect the uniforms, the marching in formation, even requirements on how the strap on the rifle can be hung and proper measurements for it. I hated regular uniform inspections enough to know, that the Drill team wasn't for me...
@ninjabearpress2574
4 жыл бұрын
The U.S. Marines have a creed that begins, "This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine." These professionals just showed you what that means.
@rickgiles4891
4 жыл бұрын
They're even more impressive in person! SEMPER FI!
@gregschaper5807
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful girl, beautiful reaction. I was with you - "How do they know when to start?"
@JDScott1214
4 жыл бұрын
USMC 1981-'84 L'Cpl Scott: You nee to see narrated version that gives you perspective on each segment. For instance the circular formation in the first half is a historical defensive formation used in every chapter of ground combat. The last segment is a classic personnel readiness inspection. First the marine lifts his rifle, inspects it himself, renders it safe by clearing the chamber, verifies the chamber, then passes it to the inspecting officer, who then does the same basic sequence and returns it to the marine. Nothing here is random. There is a lot of style added but all of this is based on deep tradition. The precision here is symbolic of the creed of excellence in all Marines. Once a Marine Always a Marine Contrary to all of the other US forces and most around the world: Every single Marine is a rifleman first. NO Marine goes on to specialist training before training with his rifle for weeks and qualifying as marksman or better. . . Hence the rifle inspection in Platoon formation.
@rontaylor7487
4 жыл бұрын
What amazes me is that an auditorium full of high school students are completely silent during the drill. I didn't think it was possible.
@topcatandgang
4 жыл бұрын
the reason it was done at the high school is because most high schools have an active ROTC course whether it be Army or Marine. when they graduate from high school the can join the armed forces and be sent to colleges for the officers courses. after that graduation they will become Second Leutenants.
@jasonraines8282
4 жыл бұрын
This was in Gallatin, TN. Bout 20 minutes from my house. Cool reaction
@donovanjackson7999
4 жыл бұрын
About 30 minutes from me...in goodlettsville
@jasonraines8282
4 жыл бұрын
jackson hell yeah bro. Middle TN unite. Be safe out there big dawg
@lukeyoung4000
4 жыл бұрын
Bout 35 for me greenbrier
@nathangay2563
4 жыл бұрын
Another from Greenbrier here!
@lukeyoung4000
4 жыл бұрын
@@nathangay2563 cool man!
@larrywt656
4 жыл бұрын
Ever heard the old saying "Practice, Practice, Practice"? That's what these guys do. And I was actually impressed by the reception they received at the high school. These days, such respect out of high school kids is really refreshing.
@CourtneyCoulston
4 жыл бұрын
Practice makes perfect huh!
@mattbeall6484
10 ай бұрын
So honored to have been on the Island, MARINE CORPS, Ooooh -Rah, Semper-Fi, Devil Dogs.
@jansmith3613
3 жыл бұрын
The Marine silent drill is always so impressive. I hope the school's band color guard was paying close attention!
@BobChoat
4 жыл бұрын
I loved my 8 years in the Marines decades ago. The Marine Corps Silent Drill Team still shines today as it did in the old days. Semper Fi!! I also appreciate all my fellow military members as each branch has dedicated their efforts towards their mission.
@SlightlyLessFat
4 жыл бұрын
I feel it deserves the same respect as the Māori Haka. Its very respectful.
@Echo4Sierra4160
3 жыл бұрын
The silent drill platoon learns a new drill every year. It's all they do day in and day out for a year.
@Mike_294
3 жыл бұрын
I was on a high school drill team and we practiced our asses off for competitions. Whenever there's a pause in a routine, a common trick to get everyone to start together again is for the commander or whoever is closest to the center of the formation to just sniff a little louder than normal. Just loud enough for the team to hear but no one else. Also, teams are great for seeing how well they can perform together, but if you want to see someone just absolutely MANHANDLE a 10lb rifle, watch some solo or dual exhibition drill performances. These people can spin the rifle so fast you can't even see it sometimes.
@PacificAirwave144
Жыл бұрын
I got about half way into this ...and just started crying. Absolutely lock-step...and they kept going...!
@michealdrake3421
4 жыл бұрын
The rifle they use is the M1 Garand. They use it for a couple of reasons. One is weight and balance. The M1 is designed to be a club, a gun, and a spear as needed, which isn't the case with more modern guns like the M16 or M4. It's also about history. The M1 is what we used in WWII, the conflict that largely shaped our military's modern identity. Essentially, the M1 is to us what the saber is to many European nations. It's the weapon that changed who we are as a country. The M1 is a powerful symbol, arguably as much a symbol of American pride as the flag and the White House. 3:50 It's funny that you mentioned that. I remember talking to a Marine once who served in the middle east and he was telling me about some of the rumors he's heard about Marines. One of the ones was that they're not humans, just robots in uniforms. Apparently between the facts that their faces are always obscured by goggles and other gear when insurgent fighters see them and they just plain don't believe that humans can do the kind of stuff our Marines are capable of, a lot of them just think they're humanoid drones, which, considering that a lot of our military tech kind of looks like stuff out of Star Wars to them, real life Terminator robots probably don't seem that far fetched. Other rumors he heard included Marines eat their dead, they're bulletproof, and they don't need food, water, or sleep (admittedly they are trained to resist starvation, dehydration, and sleep deprivation so that's not totally untrue). He told me about once when he and a few of his guys were browsing a market during some downtime. They weren't geared up, but they were wearing USMC t-shirts, and one of them wanted a drink, so he went to a stand where a woman had a cooler and was selling sodas, so he gave her a 5 and asked for a Pepsi, and she just gave him this confused look and said, "you get thirsty?" It was seriously new information for her that Marines need water.
@rickrowell8465
4 жыл бұрын
They count between movements one thousand one, one thousand two and so on till they have the proper timing for the next move. It is all memorized.
@earlsnapp5209
3 жыл бұрын
USMC Vet, Member of1981 MARINE CORP SLIENT DRILL TEAM, Marine Barracks Washington D.C. 8th & I. Thank you Courtney for this video. Cheers
@TexasUSMCVet
4 жыл бұрын
In my 15 years in The Corps I was privileged to see The Silent Drill Platoon at least once per year and it was a thrill every time. But it is even better now to see someone experience them for the first time. Thanks for posting this and to all my Marine brothers and sisters....Semper Fi! OOH-RAH!
@strict7189
3 жыл бұрын
In high school i was in the drill team and it was very fun and very serious .. Always awesome to watch and see from the outside POV
@homie-da-clown7520
2 жыл бұрын
I use to be in the United States Army's Honor Guard. I miss doing this stuff. We did alot of funerals mainly, also some award ceremonies and color guard marching with the colors. A lot of training goes into it. 10 hours a day to be exact. Rifles arent that heavy. We used to spin them and toss them across to each other. And they know when to go because someone is usually giving a silent count
@icecorgi1387
4 жыл бұрын
Now thats the Marine Corps for ya. I wanna join to be an Officer.
@jasonmalone6983
3 жыл бұрын
Get a college degree. And if you are an outstanding individual, you can go to OCS. Only the best graduate this very physical and mental program.
@mikemullins3761
4 жыл бұрын
They are a great recruiting tool. Each time they perform at a school they attract more recruits.
@dougbar7668
3 жыл бұрын
They came to my school in the 80's right after we had gotten a new gym floor. After the Marines had left the basketball coach was on his knees inspecting the floor. It did have a few dings in it.
@dennisweifenbach2647
4 жыл бұрын
I am impressed that you are showing the proper appreciation and respect for these fine Marines. Their skills are unmatched here and on the field of battle. Thank you.
@FELiPES101
4 жыл бұрын
I'm assuming this whole routine is about getting the cadence of their footsteps perfect so that they can time things without looking at each other.
@larryjenkins1965
4 жыл бұрын
The rifles they use are M1 Garands. WWII era rifles that do weigh over 10 lbs apiece. They were the first semi-automatic rifles any of the US forces ever carried into combat.
@reno145
4 жыл бұрын
Seeing a video is one thing. Seeing it in person is something else entirely. I got to see them twice at the Marine Corps Memorial (aka Iwo Jima Monument) just outside of DC.
@randygregory413
4 жыл бұрын
I saw this in person while stationed at cherry point n. c. Also saw the blue angels. We had a big celebration of the 200th marine corps birthday Nov. 10 1975. It was really awesome.
@jfwright1573
4 жыл бұрын
Another something to look into that may interest you are the way most of these honorable gentlemen get their start. There are many jr high and high school JROTC and ROTC college programs, across the country, that have competitions in armed/unarmed exhibition drill, color guard, armed/ unarmed regulation drill, marksmanship, etc. The kids are fantastic and very dedicated and compete on a State and National level. Very proud of my son whom has just completed 4 years in this program for one of the most respected high school NJROTC units in the nation. 25 time State Champions and 14 time National Champions FBNJROTC Go Sea Devils
@jimmyboy131
4 жыл бұрын
Those rifles they're using look like M1 Garand rifles, and if so then they are pretty heavy. Those were used in WW2 and after, until the 1960s. You can see them used in major films like Saving Private Ryan. They're heavy because they fire a high-powered bullet, but also because most of the rifle is made of wood and steel, not plastic or aluminum. But I imagine they're get heavier the longer you carry them!
@ipman_3741
4 жыл бұрын
Another good military suggestion-The first Medal of Honor recorded a very tragic story but incredible to watch.
@themoondog6567
3 жыл бұрын
Nothing beats seeing it live. If you ever have the opportunity, DO IT! These are my people.
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