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.

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.

hang on...son, grab my shotgun in the wardrobe and move the coffee table

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!!

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!

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.

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

Fucking amazing!!!! Makes me proud I served...Semper Fi!!!!

Total respect to these young men. Thank you for your service.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

step 1) open this video and mute it step 2) open youtube in another tab and look up " march on the jedi temple" step 3) execute order 66

Semper Fi, brothers. 1st Bn. 26th Marines, Vietnam '68-'69

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!

Our guys are so damn sharp.

This was originally posted several years ago. We found it so motivating that we thought it worthy of another look! Well done, Marines!

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!

A marine needs to be this comfortable with his/her own rifle.

Woooooowww. They are so amazing to watch. I'm not American, but I salute the USMC. The Few The Proud.

This makes me miss being on the drill team in MCJROTC more than ever! Best 4 years of my life. Semper Fi Do or Die.. OORAH!

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.

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 -

and that is exactly right Semper Fi

Awesome display of skill. Thank you for the service...

What a fine marching rendition. God bless the USA!

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

Just love the snappy "Inspection Arms" routine.The Garand M-1 is a great rifle for this drill. Besides the M-1, we used the 1903 Sprigfield as well (US Army).

It's so cool watching them! There so in sync with each other, there so perfect! Flawless performance!

So proud! Great feeling of this dedecaite Marines. Houston Texas. God Bless this United States of America .

If you.don't like this you probably got cut this is some if the best drill.stuff. I've ever seen

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.

like my 20th time watching this video and still the best one I've seen on KZfaq.

How can people unlike this, great work

Few things bring me chills, but this did. Awesome

Awesome!

I saw this in Hamilton, Ontario a few years ago, and without a doubt this display is one of the most impressive demonstrations I have ever witnessed. But in Hamilton it was much better....why you ask? Because the audience didn't talk or whistle or WOO WOO during it. They watched in SILENT awe until it was over, then applauded.

Leaving for for Marine OCS in 9 days! This pumps me up! Oorah!

Wow!!! Semper Fi. I was in the Marines in the late 80s to early 90s and never saw the silent drill team. Excellent!! Thanks for posting.

did my time in the early 60's. these guys are so damn good. lance corporal n corporals all. did my time on the drill field, learned how to do the marching stuff and 'arms movements', but nothing like these guys. silent, come on. I had a DI yelling in my face. learned to anticipate his commands, but, he had to 'command'. semper fi, these young marines are the best of the best.

Thank you for serving!!! 🇺🇸 God bless you all

Close order formations USED to be valid combat tactics. But advances in weapons made them obsolete over 200 years ago.

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

Excellent ! God Bless them all . Thank you for sharing this sakarim03

Just saw USMC Silent Platoon on 11-16-2014 at the Carolina Panthers Football halftime show and they were great. The Panthers had its home game celebration for Veterans

Really good footage! Thank you for sharing that with all of us!!

that was absolutely beautifully done and Amazing!!!

Had courtside seats for this game! Was pleasantly surprised to find out my Brothers were performing!

Thank you Sir! 24 hours left and it's GO time. Wish me luck!

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.

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..

Proud mom of a Marine!

I Hope I Become A Marine Some Day! JROTC For Now..

10 years ago. Respected. Let's see them today!

i just love how they all move as a complete machine in uni cine. Its just fascinating.

Awesome skill! This is really mesmerising to watch.

happy i can finally do that behind the back toss, it looks so awsome and its fun to do.

I love this crowd!! I love them!!

not part of the United States, but confidence is a giant key in achieving success in these kind of works, and my god, they are impressive.

They are awesome. Some of the stuff they do people couldn't dream about doing

not many people have seen this before and I'm sure they are very proud of the Marines.

I CAN ONLY IMAGINE THE TIME THEY PUT IN FOR THIS. OUR BOYS ARE AWESOME.

It takes many hours of practice to be as good as what you just saw in this video. These men were VERY good.

Makes you proud to be an American! God Bless!

REAL HEROES!!

THERE IS SOOOO MUCH PERFECTION :') beautiful

Awesome! Very good job!

and that can never be removed from me because it is a part of my DNA

To be in such a group requires the utmost lvl of discipline, skill, and hard work I.M.O

This is so amazing, your eyes will hadly believe it

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.

Amazing, thanks.

how can you not like this.

A very illuminating performance!

Fantastic!!!

So sweet!!!! Glad I'm a part of the Marine Corps!

SO BEAUTIFUL

Marines are the best!

That is so amazing I love it

Utterly fantastic.

Lots of practice went into that and its just fantastic

This should be on one of those "Most satisfying video in the World"s.

Hat tip to a well organized militia as well. Farmers, merchants and other common men took up arms for the cause for liberty as well. They shall NEVER be forgotten.

Semper Fi lost a good friend in conflict but he was proud he was a marine

Man, I am impressed! These guys are good!

Man that shit is hard mentally. I'd be so scared and nervous I'd make so many mistakes lol

I'm surprised they were allowed to bang those rifles on that hardwood floor. At least they didn't seem to have heel plates on their shoes. (Been there!) Stephen Rafe -- founder and first commander, Blue Grenadiers Precision Drill Team -- award-winning creators of the four-man, overhead toss with fixed bayonets -- Monmouth University Class of '63.

Master stroke performance! Gotta love the Marines!

@Gymini25 - Yeah.. Very annoying! Amazing show though! I love the marines. /Best regards from Sweden!

TRUE. That style of combat was quite old-fashioned by the end of the 18th century. But we're talking about drilling here, not fighting.

Their bearing and precision are impeccable. I hope to be good enough to join one some day.

This was awesome!

These are acutal active duty Marines. They serve in the Silent Drill Platoon as a regular assignment. Once their tour is finished, many of them will go on to other active duty assignments, including combat where ever they are needed. SEMPER FI!

When I was in highschool I was on a drill team, we didn't even come close to these guys.

1000000% Respect from France

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!

Imagine how much even more badass it would have been to do the flips and catches with the bayonet attached.

Salute, it takes SO much training drills to pull this off.

Oh. now Dressage makes sense to me. Notice how their silence is reflected in the crowd, quickly when weapons become airborn?.....exactly. Respect.

Love it !

pure awesomeness.

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