When I was doing this, I don't know what was worse - the officer fixing your uniform or feeling the burning eyes of the accompanying sergeant peering into your soul
Just a sign the bloody SNCO's hadn't done their job in the first place. They should have checked everything BEFORE the officer came on parade. Poor drills !!!
@@adameleven7628 the bands at the Changing of the Guard have played some interesting pieces over the years, the Stars and Stripes on 10th September 2001, the Imperial March from Starwars, the Game of Thrones theme tune, various James Bond theme tunes. It’s to keep the crowd entertained and/or to pay tribute to important events or people.
I would really like to see a major contribution by CANZ detachments in the upcoming coronation. We must never allow our kinship to fade away. We in UK owe them so much. God Bless Canada and the .Maple Leaf for ever.
That's the effect of hundreds of years of European Empires - so many modern armed forces keep aspects of their drill and uniform from that time, even if now independent.
@@TheCatBilbo I get you sir, very thoughtful but they couldn't be less American if they tried. Same part of the world, same British influence to some point of difference.
@@ericgrossart5797 As a Canadian, calling us "American" and wanting us to be more like the USA is usually considered a bit of an insult. Yes, some of our customs are more akin to Americans. However, let me assure you that while we share the same continent and are North Americans, we are NOT Americans. We have retained many traditions, including our system of government and over 200 years of common military drills from our British heritage, just like our Australian and New Zealand cousins, amongst others. Using your logic, Italian, French and German troops should have the same drills and military traditions, just because they share a continent!
@@Wandering_Canuck As an Australian I can't agree more! We have the same drill and ceremony because we have the same heritage, and proud of it! Cousins indeed!
The Mounties no longer wear their famous scarlet tunics. They switched to red a few decades ago. Unification of the Canadian Forces eliminated almost all unique regiments/corps distinction. However, slowly the traditions have crept back in. All regiments/units in Canada have a dress uniform that is the standard dark green. Many now also sport their ceremonial uniforms froms days past. Often not the entire unit but perhaps an honour guard or if they have one the band. It really depends on the corps they belong to. The reason the RCR wear the Pith Helmut is left over from the second Boar War. As far as whom ever said they were in the Canadian Army in the 50s and 60s they obviously never saw the Governor Generals Foot Guards, Canadian Grenadier Guards or the short lived Canadian Guards. All wore red tunics of ceremonial parades. As for First Nations the Canadian Army has many and having served with a few they are incredible soldiers.
I honestly always though having one or more regiments with some FN traditions would be really cool. Kind of the way Highland dress and traditions were merged with those of the British Army. I know it could be hard to settle on exactly which traditions, but you could almost have different semi-local units for each of the broader FN people groups that have unique traditions by Battalion or even Company depending on the sort of numbers you're looking at. Definitely some epic potential for ceremonial uniforms. And I know we have the Rangers, but that's just not the same.
@@rocksandforestquiver959 Agree as long as it is done carefully and still maintaining the basic uniform. Accoutrements would work well. The Canadian Rangers do not even have a real uniform. That would be a great opportunity to get the concept in the right direction.
@@michaelb9529 Yeah I mean in my mind it would very closely follow how it was done with Highland stuff, keep the upper body relatively the same but give them options for ceremonial headdress and differing lower body/ maybe even footwear. I'm only really thinking in the case of Full Dress + Mess or maybe something akin to Patrols, keep Service basically identical to everyone else. Rangers definitely wouldn't be a bad place to start but they're not like explicitly a FN thing and there are a lot of massive reserves and FN populations that don't live anywhere near a Ranger Group, they're almost exclusively concerned with the North/ Arctic.
@@rocksandforestquiver959 I agree FN across Canada all have different customs and traditions so without creating a hodge podge of uniforms all over the place perhaps a partner ship with the Canadian Grand Chief to form some system As for highland units many of their tunics are different than the standard CF serge. Same with other units particularly bands. I mean the Central Band of The CF is from the RCAF and is a pipe band. That's mentality one is up against. Or when they reverted back to the old/proper army officer rank insignias....The generals/admirals reverted back to the unified rank insignias almost immediately!!!!! Their reason was they wanted to be identified as being Canadian. I guest everyone they meet at the cocktail parties (their version of field combat) cannot read the CANADA on their shoulders. Sometimes it boggles the mind. Then the air force reverted back to the original rank insignias but kept the old/American rank names. Only the RCAF would not have RCAF officer titles.
@@michaelb9529 Yeah cuts and sometimes colours do differ for highland regiments but they're in the general realm of a Tunic lol so something like that at least. And yeah I mean the Ranks/ Uniforms/ Regiments/ Traditions have all been a mess since unification. Could go on forever about how many things need changing when it comes to all that. It does particularly trigger me that the Air Force uses Army titles 🤮
GOD I hated parades. But the worst day was always the final practice BEFORE the actual event. Plenty of screaming and handing out of HUNDREDS of EXTRAS! And ANYTHING...could warrant an extra. Or 5...or 10. "EYEBROW HAIR OUT PLACE! 10 EXTRAS!!! SEE ME AFTER THIS PARADE!!!" or..."BREATHING INCORRECTLY!!! 20 EXTRAS!!! SEE ME AFTER THIS PARADE!!!" And of COURSE...being in the RCHA...we marched at 120...to the minute! Not the std 110! Ouch! SHIN SPLINTS! Ouch!
That’s an Officer trying to show his authority and be the big man thereby undermining his NCOs. Anything he fixed was inconsequential and would move on the next drill movement anyway. It’s him who needs pulled. Knobber.
The comment shows you know fuck all about command and responsibilities. At the end of the day the whole reason why the parade needs to be inspected by him is that he is ultimately responsible for the standards. And if he thinks the standards weren't up to scratch it's his every right and responsibility to get things fixed. The day you command a parade would be the day you have the luxury to say fuck it who cares why gives anything a touch up. Until then.
Yep. Been there, and if you aren't turned out correctly you get bagged. Any minor points he picks up he'll tell the seniors to get addressed. He was definitely playing to an audience there.
@@alvindurochermtl He is showing no confidence in his NCO’s who would have the men squared away before even getting on parade. I was a Company Commander on a LE Commission in an Infantry Regiment in the British Army. I know well how to command a company in the field as well as on parade and unfortunately this Officer is someone who shows no confidence in his men and if he had to made so many adjustments to their uniforms then it shows his troops are 1: not well prepared for the Public Duties in London (which I doubt) 2: Training standards in preparation for Public Duties ( which I also doubt) 3: That his NCOs are incompetent in their preparation for Public Duties (which I doubt) 4: That the chain of command has poorly prepared the Public Duties Company for their tour in London District. This I doubt too as to be given the detail of Public Duties is an immense honour and a Training Team from the Guards Division would have ensured that they the Soldiers were trained to the highest standard. This is an Officer trying to big himself up at the expense of his Company and frankly I hope that someone had a word with him before the next Parade. It appears that you have little or no experience of how to lead, manage, inspire and ultimately command troops.
@@bugler75 Funny your entire argument hinges fully on procedural propriety but you have stopped short of commenting "the troops were immaculate and absolutely nothing needs to be adjusted," which is the bigger picture here and ultimately question here which those who know command and responsibility would ask. However you do things in the British Army does things is frankly beside the point, as this is clearly a case of a unit with different standards being plugged into your system within a short time with your assumption that if everyone has done everything should be fine which isn't how the real world works.
When I was doing this, I don't know what was worse - the officer fixing your uniform or feeling the burning eyes of the accompanying sergeant peering into your soul
Just a sign the bloody SNCO's hadn't done their job in the first place. They should have checked everything BEFORE the officer came on parade. Poor drills !!!
As a son of a British Officer and a Canadian since the age of six, this ,makes me very proud of the Royal Regiment of Canada, WELL DONE!!!
Royal Regiment of Canada is different unit.
This is the RCR - Royal Canadian Regiment - Pro Patria
You spent ten minutes fiddling with your headgear to get it comfort and an officer comes thru and undo everything.
Africa by Toto... amazing. Looking good, Royals.
I don’t get it why did they play it
AND......."Ordinary Day" by Great Big Sea!!!!
@@adameleven7628 the bands at the Changing of the Guard have played some interesting pieces over the years, the Stars and Stripes on 10th September 2001, the Imperial March from Starwars, the Game of Thrones theme tune, various James Bond theme tunes. It’s to keep the crowd entertained and/or to pay tribute to important events or people.
I mean the Royal Regiment of Canada! I am proud of them both having also seen the former on parade in Canada!
Good turn out. Royal Regiment. Of. Canada. 1 like. The. Helmets give. Them a. Nice. Touch the maple. Leaf. For Ever. God save. The Queen WO1 retired
Thos is not the Royal Regiment of Canada
This is the Royal Canadian Regiment
This is the RCR - Royal Canadian Regiment - Pro Patria
@@randallgoguen3463 royal regiment of canada is reserve regiment outta of toronto
I would really like to see a major contribution by CANZ detachments in the upcoming coronation. We must never allow our kinship to fade away. We in UK owe them so much. God Bless Canada and the .Maple Leaf for ever.
Was smaller than I was hoping :(
Great to see order and shoulder arms with the m 16 type rifle.
Nah man. Those are C7s
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@@jakemartinez6894 yeah, I was dumb.
I'd sware this was a British regiment I'm not seeing any vast differences in techniques and marching
That's the effect of hundreds of years of European Empires - so many modern armed forces keep aspects of their drill and uniform from that time, even if now independent.
@@TheCatBilbo I get you sir, very thoughtful but they couldn't be less American if they tried. Same part of the world, same British influence to some point of difference.
@@ericgrossart5797 As a Canadian, calling us "American" and wanting us to be more like the USA is usually considered a bit of an insult. Yes, some of our customs are more akin to Americans. However, let me assure you that while we share the same continent and are North Americans, we are NOT Americans.
We have retained many traditions, including our system of government and over 200 years of common military drills from our British heritage, just like our Australian and New Zealand cousins, amongst others. Using your logic, Italian, French and German troops should have the same drills and military traditions, just because they share a continent!
@@Wandering_Canuck As an Australian I can't agree more! We have the same drill and ceremony because we have the same heritage, and proud of it! Cousins indeed!
Hint: "Royal' Canadian Regiment.
The Mounties no longer wear their famous scarlet tunics. They switched to red a few decades ago. Unification of the Canadian Forces eliminated almost all unique regiments/corps distinction. However, slowly the traditions have crept back in. All regiments/units in Canada have a dress uniform that is the standard dark green. Many now also sport their ceremonial uniforms froms days past. Often not the entire unit but perhaps an honour guard or if they have one the band. It really depends on the corps they belong to. The reason the RCR wear the Pith Helmut is left over from the second Boar War.
As far as whom ever said they were in the Canadian Army in the 50s and 60s they obviously never saw the Governor Generals Foot Guards, Canadian Grenadier Guards or the short lived Canadian Guards. All wore red tunics of ceremonial parades.
As for First Nations the Canadian Army has many and having served with a few they are incredible soldiers.
I honestly always though having one or more regiments with some FN traditions would be really cool. Kind of the way Highland dress and traditions were merged with those of the British Army. I know it could be hard to settle on exactly which traditions, but you could almost have different semi-local units for each of the broader FN people groups that have unique traditions by Battalion or even Company depending on the sort of numbers you're looking at. Definitely some epic potential for ceremonial uniforms. And I know we have the Rangers, but that's just not the same.
@@rocksandforestquiver959 Agree as long as it is done carefully and still maintaining the basic uniform. Accoutrements would work well. The Canadian Rangers do not even have a real uniform. That would be a great opportunity to get the concept in the right direction.
@@michaelb9529 Yeah I mean in my mind it would very closely follow how it was done with Highland stuff, keep the upper body relatively the same but give them options for ceremonial headdress and differing lower body/ maybe even footwear. I'm only really thinking in the case of Full Dress + Mess or maybe something akin to Patrols, keep Service basically identical to everyone else.
Rangers definitely wouldn't be a bad place to start but they're not like explicitly a FN thing and there are a lot of massive reserves and FN populations that don't live anywhere near a Ranger Group, they're almost exclusively concerned with the North/ Arctic.
@@rocksandforestquiver959 I agree FN across Canada all have different customs and traditions so without creating a hodge podge of uniforms all over the place perhaps a partner ship with the Canadian Grand Chief to form some system
As for highland units many of their tunics are different than the standard CF serge. Same with other units particularly bands.
I mean the Central Band of The CF is from the RCAF and is a pipe band. That's mentality one is up against.
Or when they reverted back to the old/proper army officer rank insignias....The generals/admirals reverted back to the unified rank insignias almost immediately!!!!!
Their reason was they wanted to be identified as being Canadian. I guest everyone they meet at the cocktail parties (their version of field combat) cannot read the CANADA on their shoulders.
Sometimes it boggles the mind.
Then the air force reverted back to the original rank insignias but kept the old/American rank names.
Only the RCAF would not have RCAF officer titles.
@@michaelb9529 Yeah cuts and sometimes colours do differ for highland regiments but they're in the general realm of a Tunic lol so something like that at least.
And yeah I mean the Ranks/ Uniforms/ Regiments/ Traditions have all been a mess since unification. Could go on forever about how many things need changing when it comes to all that.
It does particularly trigger me that the Air Force uses Army titles 🤮
Another great shoot Ali.🍻
Why are the RCR wearing rifle Regt Ranks since they are a infantry regt.
Very well done!
GOD I hated parades. But the worst day was always the final practice BEFORE the actual event. Plenty of screaming and handing out of HUNDREDS of EXTRAS! And ANYTHING...could warrant an extra. Or 5...or 10. "EYEBROW HAIR OUT PLACE! 10 EXTRAS!!! SEE ME AFTER THIS PARADE!!!" or..."BREATHING INCORRECTLY!!! 20 EXTRAS!!! SEE ME AFTER THIS PARADE!!!" And of COURSE...being in the RCHA...we marched at 120...to the minute! Not the std 110! Ouch! SHIN SPLINTS! Ouch!
That’s an Officer trying to show his authority and be the big man thereby undermining his NCOs. Anything he fixed was inconsequential and would move on the next drill movement anyway. It’s him who needs pulled. Knobber.
@1978ajax passed over Corporal 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
The comment shows you know fuck all about command and responsibilities. At the end of the day the whole reason why the parade needs to be inspected by him is that he is ultimately responsible for the standards. And if he thinks the standards weren't up to scratch it's his every right and responsibility to get things fixed. The day you command a parade would be the day you have the luxury to say fuck it who cares why gives anything a touch up. Until then.
Yep. Been there, and if you aren't turned out correctly you get bagged. Any minor points he picks up he'll tell the seniors to get addressed. He was definitely playing to an audience there.
@@alvindurochermtl He is showing no confidence in his NCO’s who would have the men squared away before even getting on parade.
I was a Company Commander on a LE Commission in an Infantry Regiment in the British Army.
I know well how to command a company in the field as well as on parade and unfortunately this Officer is someone who shows no confidence in his men and if he had to made so many adjustments to their uniforms then it shows his troops are
1: not well prepared for the Public Duties in London (which I doubt)
2: Training standards in preparation for Public Duties ( which I also doubt)
3: That his NCOs are incompetent in their preparation for Public Duties (which I doubt)
4: That the chain of command has poorly prepared the Public Duties Company for their tour in London District.
This I doubt too as to be given the detail of Public Duties is an immense honour and a Training Team from the Guards Division would have ensured that they the Soldiers were trained to the highest standard.
This is an Officer trying to big himself up at the expense of his Company and frankly I hope that someone had a word with him before the next Parade.
It appears that you have little or no experience of how to lead, manage, inspire and ultimately command troops.
@@bugler75 Funny your entire argument hinges fully on procedural propriety but you have stopped short of commenting "the troops were immaculate and absolutely nothing needs to be adjusted," which is the bigger picture here and ultimately question here which those who know command and responsibility would ask. However you do things in the British Army does things is frankly beside the point, as this is clearly a case of a unit with different standards being plugged into your system within a short time with your assumption that if everyone has done everything should be fine which isn't how the real world works.
Good bugler usually they sound awful