Aug 28, 2019 1:15 AM
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Stormcou
Meanwhile, outside the ministry of silly walks....
CatzEyes93
DANG!
Hozerstein
"I better be able to eat off this firearm motha-fucka" - inspector probably. Lol
gshock56
Respect
Lancars
This is very relaxing to watch. I dunno why.
xoverthirtyx
I love watching clips of them yelling at disrespectful & oblivious tourists.
LuftMeister
When I tell my wife I cleaned something and she inspects it.
VaIerie
Last time this was posted someone said it was sped up.
CapitalNick
It is.
MarkRavingMad
"yep. it's a gun alright"
nostetselyk
Vrrrt...Vrrrrrt...Vrt...Vrrrrt...
lindabelchersfirstcousin
rodrigu629
Freak
HideousKojima
This picture always captures their obvious dorkiness.
4thwalled
The reason we don't do this in the Australian armed forces is there is no way any of could keep a straight face during any of that.
Sweetmadness85
Their precision is so sharp you could make sushi
samsneed
What happens if there's dirt on the rifle?
ViciousOtter
They get a panic attack and robot dance their way out.
tryingtofallasleep
adamjensen3611
rebuildingdrizzt3000
McBride must have a warm hand.
attofreak
Is this just ceremony, or is there any point of inspecting guns like that?
IVerifyPeoplesUsernames
Mainly ceremonial, but those are functioning weapons, and the Guards have ammo on them.
schoenertaktak
well this is weird
RaZorHamZteR
This is quite impressive without the speed increase...
assmaster4000
I'd mistime that and lose an eye on the first flip
PlbMak
I see the point of the ritual, but sometimes, we go too far...
MadMike75
Hey so whats the point of that whole robot army guy thing? I get discipline but seems a bit much.
highstream
It's a show for visitors of the tomb.
EarthDiedScreamin
Took me a second or two to realize he was wiping it with his white glove to check for dirt/grease/imperfections
grimnorseman
Norwegian Army. Our room was spotless. Sgt jump into room, chest hit floor, slide across floor. Tiny stripe of dust. Pass revoked...
HypnagogicHallucinations
He was wiping it with his white glove to check for dirt/grease/imperfections
OpinionsAreLikeAssholes
And then looking at his white glove for any dirt/grease/imperfections!
writteninchalk
With a second glove in his fanny pack in case there were any dirt/grease/imperfections
Stretch5678
Scanning… scanning... scanning... firearm status: acceptable.
SpookySpud
Pretty sure I saw a disney movie about this.
TemetNosce000
minniepearl96
Cadet Kelly my dude
bbbbbbb777
Disney Plus is making a sequel.
Oh shit throwback!
tatt2br1an
So why does he have to act like a robot?
Doumdidoum
Because achieving perfect drill for a poor dude blasted to pieces in WWI is the utmost form of respect fellow soldiers can show.
PerfectGifComment
https://youtu.be/s_lpepJZrf8
BaronSpaghetti
To impress the MAGA hat wearing old guy behind them.
Housemaster
It's all for show, really. Quick robotic-like precision is sorta what people imagine in a well trained military.
youwishyouhadaunicorn
Displaying discipline out of respect for fallen soldiers.
Ulthirm
Parts of it are, its quite odd when people do that, but you can see it speed up largely when not doing inspection (watch the leafs to help
see it)
LogicDude
The Old Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers
ChairmanMittens
The Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers* Arlington National Cemetary, Virginia.
SavagePatchKids
I don't know, they look pretty young to me.
robertwclark673
Do not fuck with these guys/girls! They are the best of the best and train for months to be able to walk that path and they take no shit.
Look up their videos of people encroaching the tomb. There's ropes to keep you back and look out if you cross the line.
DefectiveDingo
When I was stationed in DC, we used to feel bad for these guys. This is not remotely a skill that transitions to a civilian job.
BlakeTortilla
Nah, you could get onto America's Best Dance Crew with those pop locking skills.
OnePostCloserToAHappierLIfe
Quality assurance?
Notch8
Neither does working on ejection seats, just sayin. But I’m not bitter...
Spidey209
You are kidding. Dudes prime hire-material for Amazon picking job.
Idontneedrealfacts
unlike artillery specialist, or ordinance disposal technician. Tons of private sector jobs for those guys. most employable is the cook tbh
dragonherder
I mean there are other jobs that are more technical that are computer/it related that could be hired after, but ya....
some sys admin maybe, but mil. techs are trained to follow specs, not really understand systems for the most part, makes it tough. cooks tho
I love cooking myself, but I have a hard time with cooking for people I don't give a shit about so I could never really be a cook anywhere
well, yeah, thats why they pay you... I love being a nurse, but I wouldnt do it for free...
unless I really had full control of some stuff. I'm sort of that jack of all trades type of person though. I'm good at a lot and some stuff
And when they go to there next duty station as E4s or 5s, they are going to have no clue what there job is beyond twirling rifles.
ilovemyboobs
I feel like attention to detail, dexterity, and the ability to follow orders and work alone or in groups are all transitional.
Yes those are all buzz words that come up interviews after service. But all of that is taught in bootcamp as well.
Ilasiak
Apparently, they generally have a huge success rate as, while they may not have the on hand knowledge, it takes a certain type of person >
> to volunteer, pass the rigorous training, pass a series of tests, continue to go through even more training and tests, and then finally >
> be able to have the opportunity to fill a shift of essentially being perfect for several hours straight- for 1-1.5 years. Its not that >
> The station teaches them a whole lot, rather that you've got to have a huge amount of critical traits to even make it through the >
Dakksys
TLDR: The traits that let you master this, help you master anything you care to set yourself to.
thefreshjedi
The cleanest weapon on the planet.
QuamvisSintSubAqua
Field conditions - that's how they should be.
Howmanypandas
https://youtu.be/SkLYiXJNSbo
cubsfanman22
Never been used cuz no one is attempting to steal some old bones? Jk lots of respect for these guys on their precision and cleanliness.
TheProfessionalOne
Nobody is stealing your mom.
malarkyirl
I am.
Dougiefreshwater
Woah dude.
iameros
Hypothetically, what happens if once of those pieces aren't clean?
8hourgamer
It's ceremonial, you keeping going like everything is fine.
boydhaskell
I had a drill sergeant disassemble my BCG and fling the pieces into the woods, at night. I then had to low crawl to find each piece.
Gryphoenix
Damn!
I believe the weapon is loaded with an empty chamber
kulutius007
The rifle is not loaded, but the pointy thing on the end is real
thatguywhohasnoname
Depends on where they are. Some places the guard is armed others are watched by mps
LeviathanOmega
Kinda has to be to avoid the strictest bollocking from the harshest drill sergeant on the planet.
poscduke
Drill Sgts, are only found on basic, after that they're just Sgts
KingXizor
Drill instructors*
Only Marines have Drill Instructiors, the Army has Drill Sgts.
You are right, of course. I, however, blundered into thinking them Marines, and not knowing they are Army. My mistake.
Stormcou
Meanwhile, outside the ministry of silly walks....
CatzEyes93
DANG!
Hozerstein
"I better be able to eat off this firearm motha-fucka" - inspector probably. Lol
gshock56
Respect
Lancars
This is very relaxing to watch. I dunno why.
xoverthirtyx
I love watching clips of them yelling at disrespectful & oblivious tourists.
LuftMeister
When I tell my wife I cleaned something and she inspects it.
VaIerie
Last time this was posted someone said it was sped up.
CapitalNick
It is.
MarkRavingMad
"yep. it's a gun alright"
nostetselyk
Vrrrt...Vrrrrrt...Vrt...Vrrrrt...
lindabelchersfirstcousin
rodrigu629
Freak
HideousKojima
This picture always captures their obvious dorkiness.
4thwalled
The reason we don't do this in the Australian armed forces is there is no way any of could keep a straight face during any of that.
Sweetmadness85
Their precision is so sharp you could make sushi
samsneed
What happens if there's dirt on the rifle?
ViciousOtter
They get a panic attack and robot dance their way out.
tryingtofallasleep
adamjensen3611
rebuildingdrizzt3000
McBride must have a warm hand.
attofreak
Is this just ceremony, or is there any point of inspecting guns like that?
IVerifyPeoplesUsernames
Mainly ceremonial, but those are functioning weapons, and the Guards have ammo on them.
schoenertaktak
well this is weird
RaZorHamZteR
This is quite impressive without the speed increase...
assmaster4000
I'd mistime that and lose an eye on the first flip
PlbMak
I see the point of the ritual, but sometimes, we go too far...
MadMike75
Hey so whats the point of that whole robot army guy thing? I get discipline but seems a bit much.
highstream
It's a show for visitors of the tomb.
EarthDiedScreamin
Took me a second or two to realize he was wiping it with his white glove to check for dirt/grease/imperfections
grimnorseman
Norwegian Army. Our room was spotless. Sgt jump into room, chest hit floor, slide across floor. Tiny stripe of dust. Pass revoked...
HypnagogicHallucinations
He was wiping it with his white glove to check for dirt/grease/imperfections
OpinionsAreLikeAssholes
And then looking at his white glove for any dirt/grease/imperfections!
writteninchalk
With a second glove in his fanny pack in case there were any dirt/grease/imperfections
Stretch5678
Scanning… scanning... scanning... firearm status: acceptable.
SpookySpud
Pretty sure I saw a disney movie about this.
TemetNosce000
minniepearl96
Cadet Kelly my dude
bbbbbbb777
Disney Plus is making a sequel.
TemetNosce000
Oh shit throwback!
tatt2br1an
So why does he have to act like a robot?
Doumdidoum
Because achieving perfect drill for a poor dude blasted to pieces in WWI is the utmost form of respect fellow soldiers can show.
PerfectGifComment
https://youtu.be/s_lpepJZrf8
BaronSpaghetti
To impress the MAGA hat wearing old guy behind them.
Housemaster
It's all for show, really. Quick robotic-like precision is sorta what people imagine in a well trained military.
youwishyouhadaunicorn
Displaying discipline out of respect for fallen soldiers.
VaIerie
Last time this was posted someone said it was sped up.
Ulthirm
Parts of it are, its quite odd when people do that, but you can see it speed up largely when not doing inspection (watch the leafs to help
Ulthirm
see it)
LogicDude
The Old Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers
PerfectGifComment
https://youtu.be/s_lpepJZrf8
ChairmanMittens
The Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers* Arlington National Cemetary, Virginia.
SavagePatchKids
I don't know, they look pretty young to me.
robertwclark673
Do not fuck with these guys/girls! They are the best of the best and train for months to be able to walk that path and they take no shit.
robertwclark673
Look up their videos of people encroaching the tomb. There's ropes to keep you back and look out if you cross the line.
DefectiveDingo
When I was stationed in DC, we used to feel bad for these guys. This is not remotely a skill that transitions to a civilian job.
BlakeTortilla
Nah, you could get onto America's Best Dance Crew with those pop locking skills.
OnePostCloserToAHappierLIfe
Quality assurance?
Notch8
Neither does working on ejection seats, just sayin. But I’m not bitter...
Spidey209
You are kidding. Dudes prime hire-material for Amazon picking job.
Idontneedrealfacts
unlike artillery specialist, or ordinance disposal technician. Tons of private sector jobs for those guys. most employable is the cook tbh
dragonherder
I mean there are other jobs that are more technical that are computer/it related that could be hired after, but ya....
Idontneedrealfacts
some sys admin maybe, but mil. techs are trained to follow specs, not really understand systems for the most part, makes it tough. cooks tho
dragonherder
I love cooking myself, but I have a hard time with cooking for people I don't give a shit about so I could never really be a cook anywhere
Idontneedrealfacts
well, yeah, thats why they pay you... I love being a nurse, but I wouldnt do it for free...
dragonherder
unless I really had full control of some stuff. I'm sort of that jack of all trades type of person though. I'm good at a lot and some stuff
DefectiveDingo
And when they go to there next duty station as E4s or 5s, they are going to have no clue what there job is beyond twirling rifles.
ilovemyboobs
I feel like attention to detail, dexterity, and the ability to follow orders and work alone or in groups are all transitional.
DefectiveDingo
Yes those are all buzz words that come up interviews after service. But all of that is taught in bootcamp as well.
Ilasiak
Apparently, they generally have a huge success rate as, while they may not have the on hand knowledge, it takes a certain type of person >
Ilasiak
> to volunteer, pass the rigorous training, pass a series of tests, continue to go through even more training and tests, and then finally >
Ilasiak
> be able to have the opportunity to fill a shift of essentially being perfect for several hours straight- for 1-1.5 years. Its not that >
Ilasiak
> The station teaches them a whole lot, rather that you've got to have a huge amount of critical traits to even make it through the >
Dakksys
TLDR: The traits that let you master this, help you master anything you care to set yourself to.
thefreshjedi
The cleanest weapon on the planet.
QuamvisSintSubAqua
Field conditions - that's how they should be.
Howmanypandas
https://youtu.be/SkLYiXJNSbo
cubsfanman22
Never been used cuz no one is attempting to steal some old bones? Jk lots of respect for these guys on their precision and cleanliness.
TheProfessionalOne
Nobody is stealing your mom.
malarkyirl
I am.
Dougiefreshwater
Woah dude.
iameros
Hypothetically, what happens if once of those pieces aren't clean?
8hourgamer
It's ceremonial, you keeping going like everything is fine.
boydhaskell
I had a drill sergeant disassemble my BCG and fling the pieces into the woods, at night. I then had to low crawl to find each piece.
Gryphoenix
Damn!
boydhaskell
I believe the weapon is loaded with an empty chamber
kulutius007
The rifle is not loaded, but the pointy thing on the end is real
thatguywhohasnoname
Depends on where they are. Some places the guard is armed others are watched by mps
LeviathanOmega
Kinda has to be to avoid the strictest bollocking from the harshest drill sergeant on the planet.
poscduke
Drill Sgts, are only found on basic, after that they're just Sgts
KingXizor
Drill instructors*
poscduke
Only Marines have Drill Instructiors, the Army has Drill Sgts.
KingXizor
You are right, of course. I, however, blundered into thinking them Marines, and not knowing they are Army. My mistake.