@@Steve9312028; Hey BROTHER, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!. YOU don't have to be on the defensive. The Air Force has a Drill Team, The Army has Drill Team and also the Navy,(all of them are excellent), and WE ALL are part of a team, believe me NO SERVICE it's been left out BROTHER.
@@gruntusmc8922 Well said! And they all deserve respect. I recall how hard it was for my Navy boot camp company to even learn to march respectably. And I have watched the Army guards at the Tomb of the Unknowns and seen their amazing precision and dedication. These teams are all about honoring the guys who could not do what they can, but lay down their lives for a cause. It does not matter if the politicians choose the wrong cause sometimes, the heroism and dedication matters. And these men dedicate themselves to honoring that, and thus, deserve honor themselves.
@@Steve9312028; To put your mind at ease know this, when one of your USAF pilots go down,(it has happen), and they call the USMC Grunts to secure the area so your PJ's can come in and make the extraction the only thing in our minds is to "make it happen", complete the mission so your pilot can go home to his loved ones at any cost even if it takes to SACRIFICE the whole team because when the lead+copper starts to fly we all are BROTHERS an it's worth to give your life for a BROTHER so they can get back to his/her family again.THAT'S ALL THAT REALLY MATTERS!.. This isn't about who's better, is about been family. SEMPER FI!..
Retired Marine of 20 years. Watched this guys train while stationed in Yuma, AZ many years ago. Every day of their week was like boot camp. Just marching in step is difficult, but you add in rifle drills with perfect timing, no commands. Impossible for me. These guys are amazing.
To my Brothers and Sister Marines if you haven't seen the Silent Drill Platoon anywhere they have a schedule evening parades start on Memorial Day and end on Labor Day at the Marine Baracks 8th and I streets in Dc or the Marine Corps Memorial in Arlington. They do travel to many places in the United States and around the world. Semper Fi GySgt USMC Retired.
I was with H & S CO 8 & I for 2 years as a cook from 1970 - 1972. These guys are amazing is right! All day is close order drill movements. Great guys too. They weren't all hung up on ( if you we're a grunt stuff ), I repeat, nice guys!
When I was in army boot camp, one of the junior drill sgts in charge of our platoon literally just transferred in from the honor guard in DC. (Tomb of the Unknown). Needless to say our asses were in fucking step.
Wow. The discipline, its insane. Even the way these Men walk is amazing, they just glide across the floor heel first. Nothing but the deepest respect for these guys!
Precise as a surgeon, cooler than the flip side of your pillow, deadlier than a cobra... Gives me chills, makes me proud. Pick your arena, NOBODY kicks ass like the United States Marines.
I wonder if anyone watching who doesn't have a military background, has any idea how difficult that is, and made more so with no one calling cadence..Thank you Norway for hosting this amazing group of Marines. A great example of self-discipline, dedication, teamwork, and pride. I am proud to be an American veteran!!
I was a member of an ROTC drill team. We were good. But nowhere near THIS good. These guys are amazing. Every now and then I pull my M1 Garand out and remind myself how heavy that thing is and how insanely easy those guys make it look to toss them around.
Precision. Absolute 100% platinum level precision. I couldn't do that in boot camp, and 40 years later, I damn sure can't do it. Well done, gentlemen. Bravo Zulu all around.
@@marinevetoneroman7232 * "Nazis," not "Nazi's." With exceptions so rare that they can be all but ignored, an apostrophe-s *never* makes a word plural; it makes a singular possessive. Example: There were twelve Nazis in the protest group, but one Nazi's obscene tirade drowned out all the others.
ya know when you perform for the home folks so many times its like old hat, but when you perform for the world, you just want to be better than before, this is the BEST SDT performance ive seen..bar none! flawless!!!
This is outrageously impressive. The dedication that must go in to a presentation like this is mind blowing. I have nothing but the utmost respect for these servicemen.
So, baton twirling with bayonets. Holy crap - amazed at the skill, not so amazed in the trust these guys have with each other. This is some serious choreography and practice. Impressed beyond words. Well done, Marines. Well done indeed.
Ask any Zoomer, and he'll say that he can do it in 5 minutes. Then he asks how do one score a goal in this sport. People don't understand this kind of dedication. Especially when it can be a tedious, mindless task done thousands of times in order to do something perfectly. These guys are the showpiece every nation have, and these guys belong at the very top. I tried out for my country, but I simply couldn't do it. It takes enormous amounts of skill and eye-hand coordination just to do this alone. Add the group and it becomes impossible to most people. Respect.
I spent 2 years on the Silent Drill platoon ..1977-78.. moved my way up to Double Inspector. Absolutely the best time of my life.. I have an M1 Grande in my safe. Time to break it out again! Oooh Raaaah !
Man the hours these boys practice on the parade square to keep with this perfection .. Amazing i was in the service 20 years and was on a number of drill teams but never to this level of precision.
And this is why one must never mess with a Marine, or even any U.S. Armed Forces because of their determination and pride is like having extra armor plating around them during a fight plus they are very well disciplined and focused. I've always enjoyed the U.S. Marines Drill Teams on display because what they do is very impressive and disciplined, when I was in ROTC our drill team was trying to be just like them and we busted our chops trying to do their drill, but we really never got it down like they've done but hey they are just plain AWESOME!
That was an outstanding performance, and very smart. I hope that everyone in attendance and that has watched on video has enjoyed it. Even though I was US Army, I say Semper Fi to these guys, much respect.
The speed they get those rifles spinning is really impressive. I wouldn't want to even imagine getting hit by an 11 pound rifle moving at that speed, it would knock you into next week.
To all our BROTHERS of any of OUR Armed Forces and OUR Allies THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! and for been at OUR side sacrificing "Blood, Limbs and even Lives". SEMPER FI!.
I was a Navy Hospital Corpsman, I served with the2nd MarDiv FMF FOR 5 years. I love the Marine Corps. My finest time in the Navy. From an old Devil Doc
If you understood how heavy those rifles are you'd be even more impressed! Also a fact to note is that all moves they do are actual tactical moves that have been used before.
It's so beautiful one feels it's realistic tune of precision in full just only by looking at the marine unit feel the great shape power of its synchronization I my self called it Supreme quality of self control & disciplines with dedication to perfection I can only say BRAVO Marines because as a unit that representing the country delivered superb performance which in my opinion considered as superior in every other way .
I could not do that at all. I can say I'd drop it trying turn with the rifles.. if seen anyone make a mistake let me know because I didn't see any. They was perfect. God bless them and all they do. Best Country in the World. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I'd like to be able to say "wanna bet", but it would be one of those lies that are just so far outside the realm of possibility you crack up half way through. Lol
@@JJ-uo8eo Okay. YOU can't. The original post says 99% of the people can't. That's bullshit. I'm not taking anything away from the amount of dedication and time required to get that good at it, but to claim that almost nobody can do it is ridiculous.
🇳🇴 Ja vi elsker dette landet! To our Norwegian brothers and sisters who strive so mightily for peace in the world. Who are second only to the United States in contributions to the United Nations: an institution I once loved and believed in, thank you for appreciating our brave Marines. I once had the honor of representing your incredible country in an American organization called Model United Nations, and I learned so much about your people and your history. I pray for your continued freedom and unity.
Thank you for the kind words to my country. USA is our closest ally, we appreciate your cooperation and contribution to keeping Norway a "hands off" country for any Putin over the years.
I never did this but my memory while in the Marines our blues pretty tight fighting then your throwing a 19lbs rifle around. Awesome job to the Silent Drill Team OUTSTANDING
@@artiehess7110 yes. If you notice, as the drill Sargent stops and the marine starts to inspect his rifle, he pulls the bayonet off and places it in the scabbard on his belt. They dont toss rifles to one another with the bayonet attached, but they do toss them up and catch their own with it still attached.
The U.S.M.C is incredible! If you ever meet this platoon then, and I think I can speak with confidence here, someone is doing something interesting. The precision on display is commendable but I think someone's a bit high. There was someone third from the left who's knee looked a little higher than the others, but I've never been a marine (I am married to one for the last 27 years) so I'm not sure how this platoon ordinarily conducts itself. ;) These guys are amazing!
I love the folks in Norway, I did not appreciate the extremely cold temps... I had a great time even tho the Marine Corps sponsored my trip lol. Oooohhh fukn' Raaaah!!!
Yes, it is a beautiful country. I was there in 87 and again in 89. You haven't lived until you've watched the northern lights from the top of a Norwegian fiord.
Something to keep in mind, especially when they spin and throw them around, is that those old-style rifles are made of wood and steel and are heavy. They look like M1 Garands. If so, they weigh about 11 pounds. It would leave quite a mark if you missed catching one and 11 pounds of wood and steel slammed into your face.
The discipline at the 8th and I barracks (where they are headquartered) is insane. Not only does this unit train ALL day EVERY day, but they are extreme to every minute detail. Even hours before a perfomance, they are forbidden to sit down because it would crease the back of the trousers!
Respect to those Marines from an Air Force vet! I would be nervous as I would be the one to drop their riffle or turn in the wrong direction. That's teamwork, one guy makes a mistake they all look bad.
@John Golombek No need to explain. I'm an Army vet, but the combination of the VERY sharp Dress Blues/white pants and the ultra-precise movement warrants BIG TIME respect and pride. As an American, we should ALL be proud to see these Marines Silent Drill Platoon do their thing on foreign soil. It's second to none.
Gerald McRaney, the actor, once starred in a sit-com - Major Dad. In one episode he performed with the silent drill team and performed the weapon inspection as depicted in this video. He also marched the gaunlet, where the team is about two arms length across from each other. The team, with great force, tosses the weapon obliquely to the man accross from him. It is done with the utmost precesion and timing. Marine officers and nom-coms, as did Mr. McRaney, march stone faced through the gaunlet as weapons fly immediately in front and in back of them. Each weapon circles the entire formation, possibly back to where it started, before the march is completed. Thrilling to watch! The courage of these officers and enlisted is amazing! Gerald McRaney also displayed great courage as the civilian he is in this perfoormance. I would have loved to witness the rehearsels. Thanks for posting.
If you are every in D.C. in the summer, on Friday nights they do the full show down at the barracks at 8th and I streets on the grass parade deck. The Commandant of the Marine Corps along with the Marine Corps Band and other dignitaries are present...it is a damn impressive show. Semper Fi
C B - No disrespect implied from me. I read VonSchpam's statement as a very funny remark and was complimenting him on it. But nor did I read his comment as being disrespectful to the Silent Drill Platoon. I have the utmost respect for the honorable positions these Marines serve. Additionally, I have great appreciation for the hard work put in by the dancers of the Nutcracker.
As an Army veteran. Nothing but respect. Amazing.
also as an Army veteran, it's amazing that they can do this when they're not eating crayons
@@Bovafett The crayons are for energy before the performance. Gotta stay on your toes, you never know when your rifle might have an IED in it
SEMPER FI...
Does the US Army have a similar silent drill platoon as the marines?
@@shafhamid83 Yes. The Army Old Guard drill team
Thank you Norway for having allowed the USMC to perform in your country. I know that the people there were not disappointed by their performance.
Steven,
The USMC team was not the only US Team to present in Norway. The USAF makes a good showing too.
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@@Steve9312028; Hey BROTHER, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!. YOU don't have to be on the defensive. The Air Force has a Drill Team, The Army has Drill Team and also the Navy,(all of them are excellent), and WE ALL are part of a team, believe me NO SERVICE it's been left out BROTHER.
@@gruntusmc8922
Well said! And they all deserve respect. I recall how hard it was for my Navy boot camp company to even learn to march respectably. And I have watched the Army guards at the Tomb of the Unknowns and seen their amazing precision and dedication. These teams are all about honoring the guys who could not do what they can, but lay down their lives for a cause. It does not matter if the politicians choose the wrong cause sometimes, the heroism and dedication matters. And these men dedicate themselves to honoring that, and thus, deserve honor themselves.
@@Steve9312028; To put your mind at ease know this, when one of your USAF pilots go down,(it has happen), and they call the USMC Grunts to secure the area so your PJ's can come in and make the extraction the only thing in our minds is to "make it happen", complete the mission so your pilot can go home to his loved ones at any cost even if it takes to SACRIFICE the whole team because when the lead+copper starts to fly we all are BROTHERS an it's worth to give your life for a BROTHER so they can get back to his/her family again.THAT'S ALL THAT REALLY MATTERS!.. This isn't about who's better, is about been family.
SEMPER FI!..
Stop, you're all acting like boots.
Retired Marine of 20 years. Watched this guys train while stationed in Yuma, AZ many years ago. Every day of their week was like boot camp. Just marching in step is difficult, but you add in rifle drills with perfect timing, no commands. Impossible for me. These guys are amazing.
Tomb Guards of the unknown soldier is to be commended as well....👍
Listen to when they kick their boots to the ground. It's just ONE clap. Most soldiers knows that it takes a lot of practise to be synced so well.
To my Brothers and Sister Marines if you haven't seen the Silent Drill Platoon anywhere they have a schedule evening parades start on Memorial Day and end on Labor Day at the Marine Baracks 8th and I streets in Dc or the Marine Corps Memorial in Arlington. They do travel to many places in the United States and around the world. Semper Fi GySgt USMC Retired.
I was with H & S CO 8 & I for 2 years as a cook from 1970 - 1972. These guys are amazing is right! All day is close order drill movements. Great guys too. They weren't all hung up on ( if you we're a grunt stuff ), I repeat, nice guys!
When I was in army boot camp, one of the junior drill sgts in charge of our platoon literally just transferred in from the honor guard in DC. (Tomb of the Unknown). Needless to say our asses were in fucking step.
Wow. The discipline, its insane. Even the way these Men walk is amazing, they just glide across the floor heel first. Nothing but the deepest respect for these guys!
That's why they're called 'silent drill' you don't hear them coming. All that's heard is the weapons and inspection of the weapons.
My Dad was a Marine during WWII in the Pacific theater. Watch military drills like this brings back memories of him
Thank you, Marines. You confidently and pridefully command a room without saying a word. With continued awe and respect from a grateful nation.
Precise as a surgeon, cooler than the flip side of your pillow, deadlier than a cobra...
Gives me chills, makes me proud. Pick your arena, NOBODY kicks ass like the United States Marines.
As a veteran I'm without words. Skills beyond comprehension.
As former Marine (1965/70) I can honestly say that I choked up with pride watching my beloved Marines. Semper Fi.
I wonder if anyone watching who doesn't have a military background, has any idea how difficult that is, and made more so with no one calling cadence..Thank you Norway for hosting this amazing group of Marines. A great example of self-discipline, dedication, teamwork, and pride. I am proud to be an American veteran!!
As a retired USN RETIREE I am thankful and proud of our US Marine corps. There are none better anywhere in the world.
Retired USAF vet...love the Marines; the guys I always wanted to come get me if I was ever shot down. These guys are awesome.
Best in the world at that, absolute awesome. From a brit
I was a member of an ROTC drill team. We were good. But nowhere near THIS good. These guys are amazing. Every now and then I pull my M1 Garand out and remind myself how heavy that thing is and how insanely easy those guys make it look to toss them around.
Brilliant. Actually, the best USMC Silent Drill Platoon performance I've seen on TH-cam so far.
I never get tired of watching this.
Brought chills down my spine when it began. How could you not be proud of these guys?
Th USA Marine are Awesome. Thank you for your service and keep Us proud and safe.
Precision. Absolute 100% platinum level precision. I couldn't do that in boot camp, and 40 years later, I damn sure can't do it. Well done, gentlemen. Bravo Zulu all around.
one of my favorite scenes from A Few Good Men was the opening scene with the silent drill platoon.
In Every Climb and place.
The World's Finest US Marines
Semper Fi
@GKeeper316 Goddam spell check. Give me a break.
@@bigsteve6200 - them, damn grammar Nazi's... 🤠
@@marinevetoneroman7232 * "Nazis," not "Nazi's." With exceptions so rare that they can be all but ignored, an apostrophe-s *never* makes a word plural; it makes a singular possessive. Example: There were twelve Nazis in the protest group, but one Nazi's obscene tirade drowned out all the others.
Semper Fi
ya know when you perform for the home folks so many times its like old hat, but when you perform for the world, you just want to be better than before, this is the BEST SDT performance ive seen..bar none! flawless!!!
I’ve seen this routine enough to know exactly what’s coming, yet I’m still amazed every time I see it.
Semper Fi.
This is outrageously impressive. The dedication that must go in to a presentation like this is mind blowing. I have nothing but the utmost respect for these servicemen.
A very well representation of the finest military in the world. We are a grateful nation. They make us all proud to be American. Semper Fi.
Two of my favorite ceremonial military groups: the Marine silent platoon and the HMKG.
Another good demonstration.
Semper FI!
Tom Boyte, Gunnery Sergeant USMC,retired
Vietnam 65-66/70-71
So, baton twirling with bayonets. Holy crap - amazed at the skill, not so amazed in the trust these guys have with each other. This is some serious choreography and practice. Impressed beyond words. Well done, Marines. Well done indeed.
Uragh! Boot camp was enough for me. It takes a special kind of Marine to put in this much dedication.
I absolutely hated drill in boot
Always great too see my Marines with the accuracy so well portrayed. Semper Fideles
I'm gonna go out on a limb here and guess that this took more than 15 minutes of practice time!!!
Ask any Zoomer, and he'll say that he can do it in 5 minutes. Then he asks how do one score a goal in this sport.
People don't understand this kind of dedication. Especially when it can be a tedious, mindless task done thousands of times in order to do something perfectly.
These guys are the showpiece every nation have, and these guys belong at the very top.
I tried out for my country, but I simply couldn't do it.
It takes enormous amounts of skill and eye-hand coordination just to do this alone. Add the group and it becomes impossible to most people.
Respect.
I spent 2 years on the Silent Drill platoon ..1977-78.. moved my way up to Double Inspector. Absolutely the best time of my life.. I have an M1 Grande in my safe. Time to break it out again! Oooh Raaaah !
An awesome example of the pursuit of excellence. Congratulations United States Marines.
Man the hours these boys practice on the parade square to keep with this perfection .. Amazing i was in the service 20 years and was on a number of drill teams but never to this level of precision.
And this is why one must never mess with a Marine, or even any U.S. Armed Forces because of their determination and pride is like having extra armor plating around them during a fight plus they are very well disciplined and focused.
I've always enjoyed the U.S. Marines Drill Teams on display because what they do is very impressive and disciplined, when I was in ROTC our drill team was trying to be just like them and we busted our chops trying to do their drill, but we really never got it down like they've done but hey they are just plain AWESOME!
Coast Guard Vet - I love watching these folks, they're awesome.
I am so impressed with this. Absolute precise actions and movement.
Mind blowing.
High praise for those soldiers.
Them boys are sharp, clean, and on point. Love them!
I saw them when I was stationed at Pendleton and Lejeune, a few times. These jarheads are impressive, oorah!
34 year Air Force veteran. Awesome, sent chills through me.
Watching this video makes me proud to be an American.
Whoever designs their movements really has their shit together!
Disciplina
Men of Valor, This team is one of a kind, hoorah !
Bloody brilliant the discipline the training absolutely outstanding.
That was an outstanding performance, and very smart. I hope that everyone in attendance and that has watched on video has enjoyed it. Even though I was US Army, I say Semper Fi to these guys, much respect.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. AND YOUR SUPPORT BROTHER!.
SEMPER FI!..
And much respect back to you Army. Semper Fi.
@@tippski5229; THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!...SEMPER FI BROTHER!
Out fricking standing !! God bless, the Men and Women of the United States Marine Corps !
The speed they get those rifles spinning is really impressive. I wouldn't want to even imagine getting hit by an 11 pound rifle moving at that speed, it would knock you into next week.
To all our BROTHERS of any of OUR Armed Forces and OUR Allies THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! and for been at OUR side sacrificing "Blood, Limbs and even Lives".
SEMPER FI!.
I was a Navy Hospital Corpsman, I served with the2nd MarDiv FMF FOR 5 years. I love the Marine Corps. My finest time in the Navy. From an old Devil Doc
If you understood how heavy those rifles are you'd be even more impressed! Also a fact to note is that all moves they do are actual tactical moves that have been used before.
14 lbs without ammo.
@@krisiglehart3061 I dont know man the internet tells me 9.5 pounds
@@FireDramine7 Search it up
@@whereismymind1402 I literally did dafuq
Absolutely brilliant, such precision. Amazing.
Bloody awesome! Take your breath away. I formally apologize for every time I gave a Marine a hard time o the flight deck.
US Navy submarine vet. Amazing indeed.
I am USAF all the way, but the USMC is the best at what ever they do!
It's so beautiful one feels it's realistic tune of precision in full just only by looking at the marine unit feel the great shape power of its synchronization I my self called it Supreme quality of self control & disciplines with dedication to perfection I can only say BRAVO Marines because as a unit that representing the country delivered superb performance which in my opinion considered as superior in every other way .
In boot camp it took us squids weeks to even march together respectably! What these guys do is off the charts!
Love watching these guys.
Gives me chills! Did this in Jrotc in high school...wasn't nearly this polished but was fun as hell..mad respect
Thank You Norway,as usual you never disappoint.You are one of the most loved countries in the world and beautiful.
I remember seeing them and the army drill teams on the Ed Sullivan show 60 years ago.
From the U.S Army’s 187th Infantry Regiment: Ne Desit Virtus. Well done brothers.
Who ever was in charge of the lights, turning them on and off, needs to be fired. that was ridiculous. The Marines though..... Perfect as always!!!
Absolute Perfection.
99% of us watching couldn't come close to being able to do that, and the other 1% are lying.
I could not do that at all. I can say I'd drop it trying turn with the rifles.. if seen anyone make a mistake let me know because I didn't see any. They was perfect. God bless them and all they do. Best Country in the World. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I'd like to be able to say "wanna bet", but it would be one of those lies that are just so far outside the realm of possibility you crack up half way through. Lol
Ummm.. it's just a lot of practice you fuckwit. Almost anyone who can walk and is strong enough to carry the gun could learn to do this.
T C who in the hell u talking to? Makes no sense..I know I can't do that no matter how long I tried. This video great. I didn't see no mistake.
@@JJ-uo8eo Okay. YOU can't. The original post says 99% of the people can't. That's bullshit. I'm not taking anything away from the amount of dedication and time required to get that good at it, but to claim that almost nobody can do it is ridiculous.
Wow! Really perfect synchronization.
Never fails to impress! Semper fidelis!
🇳🇴 Ja vi elsker dette landet! To our Norwegian brothers and sisters who strive so mightily for peace in the world. Who are second only to the United States in contributions to the United Nations: an institution I once loved and believed in, thank you for appreciating our brave Marines.
I once had the honor of representing your incredible country in an American organization called Model United Nations, and I learned so much about your people and your history. I pray for your continued freedom and unity.
Thank you for the kind words to my country.
USA is our closest ally, we appreciate your cooperation and contribution to keeping Norway a "hands off" country for any Putin over the years.
Yes. Poetry in motion.
Loved watching these Guys. I end dropping the rifle or stabbing myself. Respect from UK
SEMPER FIDELIS!! Damn, you Marines really did me proud.!!
The Best. Semper Fi...
Makes me proud to see our awesome disciplined Marines impress a foreign country.
I never did this but my memory while in the Marines our blues pretty tight fighting then your throwing a 19lbs rifle around. Awesome job to the Silent Drill Team OUTSTANDING
OORAH!! Best of the best! Semper Fi marines!
Great job, Gents! Semper fi!
that's a 9lb rifle their spinning around.
with a real sharp and pointy bayonet on it.
@@JerkyMurky The Rifles that flew did not have bayonets attached at flight time.
@Wes 76 , the gloves are dampened so they are not as slippery.
@@artiehess7110 yes. If you notice, as the drill Sargent stops and the marine starts to inspect his rifle, he pulls the bayonet off and places it in the scabbard on his belt. They dont toss rifles to one another with the bayonet attached, but they do toss them up and catch their own with it still attached.
10.5 lbs
My grandfather,one uncle, one cousin Marine Corp Colonels. R.i.P,Col.Laurence Delmore Sr.,Jr,.III.
Bravo! Cannot get better that this. MARINES!!!!
My God, my God! OUR BOYS!
And STILL the greatest military in the world...More better at EVERYTHING!
More better...
The U.S.M.C is incredible! If you ever meet this platoon then, and I think I can speak with confidence here, someone is doing something interesting. The precision on display is commendable but I think someone's a bit high. There was someone third from the left who's knee looked a little higher than the others, but I've never been a marine (I am married to one for the last 27 years) so I'm not sure how this platoon ordinarily conducts itself. ;) These guys are amazing!
I love the folks in Norway, I did not appreciate the extremely cold temps... I had a great time even tho the Marine Corps sponsored my trip lol. Oooohhh fukn' Raaaah!!!
You guys did excellently well
Yes, it is a beautiful country. I was there in 87 and again in 89. You haven't lived until you've watched the northern lights from the top of a Norwegian fiord.
The color scheme here reminds me of Shakespeare's Titus in the modern version of it as an opening.
Never gets old.
Something to keep in mind, especially when they spin and throw them around, is that those old-style rifles are made of wood and steel and are heavy. They look like M1 Garands. If so, they weigh about 11 pounds. It would leave quite a mark if you missed catching one and 11 pounds of wood and steel slammed into your face.
OUTSTANDING WORK MARINES 👏
smooth as glass
The discipline at the 8th and I barracks (where they are headquartered) is insane. Not only does this unit train ALL day EVERY day, but they are extreme to every minute detail. Even hours before a perfomance, they are forbidden to sit down because it would crease the back of the trousers!
Respect to those Marines from an Air Force vet! I would be nervous as I would be the one to drop their riffle or turn in the wrong direction. That's teamwork, one guy makes a mistake they all look bad.
I hate to be bias being a Marine, but there is none finer .Being an 0311 best fighting force there is.
This 3122 worked, trained and deployed with 0311. One of the very few to do it and darned proud of it! Semper Fi brother!
I/3/4 Ooh-rah
@John Golombek No need to explain. I'm an Army vet, but the combination of the VERY sharp Dress Blues/white pants and the ultra-precise movement warrants BIG TIME respect and pride. As an American, we should ALL be proud to see these Marines Silent Drill Platoon do their thing on foreign soil. It's second to none.
@2004 ALCS ha if they gave us half the money and toys that the army gets their wouldn't be any use for you
No there not.
This is an old school routine. I haven't seen them do this type of drill with that inspection since I was a kid (40 years)!
Gerald McRaney, the actor, once starred in a sit-com - Major Dad. In one episode he performed with the silent drill team and performed the weapon inspection as depicted in this video. He also marched the gaunlet, where the team is about two arms length across from each other. The team, with great force, tosses the weapon obliquely to the man accross from him. It is done with the utmost precesion and timing. Marine officers and nom-coms, as did Mr. McRaney, march stone faced through the gaunlet as weapons fly immediately in front and in back of them. Each weapon circles the entire formation, possibly back to where it started, before the march is completed. Thrilling to watch! The courage of these officers and enlisted is amazing! Gerald McRaney also displayed great courage as the civilian he is in this perfoormance. I would have loved to witness the rehearsels. Thanks for posting.
If you are every in D.C. in the summer, on Friday nights they do the full show down at the barracks at 8th and I streets on the grass parade deck. The Commandant of the Marine Corps along with the Marine Corps Band and other dignitaries are present...it is a damn impressive show. Semper Fi
Semper Fi, MARINES! Well done!
Excelente
L'excellence du Drill!
Wow... the Nutcracker remake is sure subdued and low-key in this version.
Good one VonSchpam. Superb.
C B - No disrespect implied from me. I read VonSchpam's statement as a very funny remark and was complimenting him on it. But nor did I read his comment as being disrespectful to the Silent Drill Platoon. I have the utmost respect for the honorable positions these Marines serve. Additionally, I have great appreciation for the hard work put in by the dancers of the Nutcracker.
Never gets old!
Absolutely Amazing!!! 🇺🇸
So cool ! ... timing is everything ...