It is a drill rifle, but the U.S. Army Drill Team uses decommissioned 1903A3 Springfield Rifles from the World Wars that they converted for their needs. They weight about 10lbd with the bayonet, also decommissioned and actually used by the military.
Actually according to the guard rules if you are tossing the rifle up on the air for more than 1 spin your right hand needs to briefly come to a rest position before putting your hand up to catch the rifle. Overall it was good.
For routines similar to this where the rifle travels high directly overhead, we keep the headgear off to allow better upward visibility, increasing safety.
@@theburgernoder2441 The energy is nice, but usually during military drill, you don't clap or cheer until the end of the routine or a transition because the soldier must have extreme focus to preform the routine.
It actually is a toothpick, a dummy Springfield rifle replica, designed and balanced specifically for drilling and drill teams. Only the Marine Corps silent drill team uses real 12# M-1 rifles and bayonets in their drill exhibitions. Real vs fake.
Insane monkey Zipzap, they are “dull” blades but fairly pointy. The rifle itself ways about 10 lbs. which, while spinning, would easily stab or cut your flesh. My brother in law had to have 13 stitches from a bad throw while practicing. He got hella shit for it though. 😂
Yes, the knife on the end is called a Bayonet. This particular one is an M1 Bayonet and is about 10 inches long with chrome plating to make it nice and shiny.
it's humbling that this was the video that made me pick up a rifle 1 year ago. After all this time I've develop and I've grown. Now I'm watching it and think how simple yet effective his drill is.
As a former MCJROTC drill team member, this routine was simply badass amazing. It it hard enough with the rifly. But to add a bayonet, that was off the chain! Great job!
great routine, I used to do stuff like that in NJROTC but no where near that precise. It looked like you were getting a little tired towards the end. Our cement bolt pieces were around 8.4 lbs I think. I remember when I started the drill team and my first day was catching a piece from a back throw.
Thank you. Cleanliness is definitely one of the things I worked hardest on. I believe a flashy routine is sabotaged by sloppy movements. Best to find a good balance.
Now this guy is a real drill team member. Precision. Not all the slamming the butt of the rifle in the floor for noise. Those John J Squad X kids should take notes from this guy. He would be right at home on the Marine Silent Driil team. That helicopter spin brings back memories. Excellent job Sir!
SSG Merriman, given your outstanding rifle drill skills, were you a member of the US Army Silent Drill Team? Your superb performance certainly reflects many, many hours of practice and refinement. As a Soldier with 26 years of service myself, I thank you for your Army service to our Nation. "This We'll Defend".
Yes, this performance actually took place while a member of the US Army Silent Drill Team stationed out of Fort Myer, VA and part of the Army’s Honor Guard.
Daaaaaamn, this performance was greattt! Im just starting in the JROTC in my school, and qualified for the drill team. Some day I wish to reach that level of greatness
Very beautiful rifle work! You have a very unique style. Please make more videos of you spinning. I watch your video every day just trying to learn new things while keeping my own style. Great work man (:
Jeremiah Merriman better to try then to not try at all. Maybe you still have your mojo! I wouldn't want to see talent and potential like that go to waste!
I love the way he is so in control of his weapon. Instead of some of the younger kids who always look like they're fighting with their weapon the entire time.
I actually haven’t touched a rifle in nearly a decade. I trust my muscle memory though. Maybe I’ll have to dust off the ol’ 1903A3 and see if I still got it.
Nicely executed.. I was a drill team commander in JROTC at Vigor High in Alabama and also at Ft Knox Kentucky.. I loved to stationary moves, but when you are good, do them while marching... throw yourself a suicide toss, on a rear march.. your wrist breaker is good.. we called it the helicopter... front, back and behind..while marching... 15 count manual arms, was designed for vigor March, every movement with the weapon was a half step, the left foot slide back to the right... then a double time. 1..2 1..2 1234.. I am 55 now, and a veteran, your performance has brought good memories back to me... I just don't see the WOW... don't get me wrong, I likd it... but if movement like your legs and rifle moving together. I would love it...
Woah... this gave me too much anxiety.... I'm being taught if you drop the rifle you get push ups with the rifle on your hands... also that bayonet gave me anxiety too lol
The bayonet is real, plated with a chrome finish, but military issue. Slightly more dangerous (I almost lost a finger once, but they stitched it back together), but I love what it does to the rifle’s balance
i agree on how they are trained for that and with strict code i think it takes discipline and time to perfect the training that goes with only using arm strength and hand strength
A great deal of discipline is needed to excel at this, as with everything else. Remember, though, that technique plays a greater role than strength. Though strength allows one to “cheat” technique, one’s movements will never gain high levels of precision without good technique.
I have never seen anything like this before. Absolutely spectacular! Handsome uniform too, not sure why he didn't have a cover on. I was on a Navy/Marine Corps silent drill team throughout my college years and we also drilled with 1903-A3 Springfield's. It's a beautifully balanced weapon, ideal for drill. I was surprised he had a bayonet. We were not allowed to use them, possibly because our drill team commander my senior year (he was a freshman during the event in 1974) stabbed himself during a drill meet. His rifle slipped after mounting the bayonet and as he recovered it, it pierced his forearm. This was all done blind folded of course. He said he was shocked when he took off his blind fold because he never felt it. There must have been blood all over other team members (tropical white uniforms) and the deck as well. It would have definitely been a sight to see.
and I thought I made up the left handed rising sun and cross plane drag. ha was I wrong. this is goals right here. I love your rifle juggle. it makes mine look slower now.
Thanks! Though, I would say that if you started doing something you had never seen before, you invented it for yourself through your own creativity. Keep rockin!
Though the concern is appreciated, I personally prefer a loud crowd; it does not distract, but amps me up and actually enhances my focus and performance. I imagine it’s much like any other performing arts; the performer becomes more present when knowing the audience is present. I always worry an audience is bored if they are dead silent, which puts me in my head and ends up being more distracting. I recognize, however, this may not be the same for all people.
@@JeremiahMerriman i completely understand, i did martial arts performances so it was the same feeling. but im always silent in rifle drill as i want to hear the gun clack in the hands and not surprise anyone when a 14 lb rifle with a baoynet comes falling down
...bruh...you did a double wrist breaker... People should've been screaming at that and your palm spin. Those were just ridiculous.
It has to be a fake rifle bro
Fisher 101 it’s a drill rifle that’s meant for that
It is a drill rifle, but the U.S. Army Drill Team uses decommissioned 1903A3 Springfield Rifles from the World Wars that they converted for their needs. They weight about 10lbd with the bayonet, also decommissioned and actually used by the military.
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@@JeremiahMerriman any tips for jrotc? It's like my 2nd day and I took like a week of training in the summer
What precision! That’s the finest rifle drill I’ve ever seen 🇺🇸🦅
Damn!!! I was on the drill team is high school.. love flipping the rifle...but I love it more shooting it...
Outstanding! 😀
Outstanding soldier!
😎👍🏼
“He doesn’t even look at it”😂😂😂
Uniform makes me think he's one the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier Sentinels
Damnnnnnnn so good
Enthralling.
rifle ocelot...
a rifleman to surpass metal gear.
Parabéns maravilha 🇧🇷
BAD ASS..!❤
Just like the simulations
the crowd pisses me off😭
Damn
Oh, that was what they were doing to entertain themselves before the invention of 4G internet
Actually according to the guard rules if you are tossing the rifle up on the air for more than 1 spin your right hand needs to briefly come to a rest position before putting your hand up to catch the rifle. Overall it was good.
How to make the perfict pizza.
why no hat
For routines similar to this where the rifle travels high directly overhead, we keep the headgear off to allow better upward visibility, increasing safety.
"Somebody promote that boy" 😂😂💀
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Wow, nice spinning; definitely a sharp soldier. Not a very military audience, though haha
For reals tho shut up and let the man consentrate!! Hes got a FUCKING BAYONET @THE END OF IT
#REALMEN
@@Player-cb8qg I honestly kinda like their energy
@@theburgernoder2441 The energy is nice, but usually during military drill, you don't clap or cheer until the end of the routine or a transition because the soldier must have extreme focus to preform the routine.
lady: that's a bayonet
me: nah really I thought it was a toothpick
Ricardo Milos you are always inspiring us with your wisdom master.
*Imposter*
It actually is a toothpick, a dummy Springfield rifle replica, designed and balanced specifically for drilling and drill teams. Only the Marine Corps silent drill team uses real 12# M-1 rifles and bayonets in their drill exhibitions. Real vs fake.
Did anybody notice he had a bayonet on his rifle!? He could've been stabbed at any given time!!!
It's not sharp just like the honor guards swords if you actually went at some body with it yeah but it would have to be a piercing movement
Insane monkey Zipzap, they are “dull” blades but fairly pointy. The rifle itself ways about 10 lbs. which, while spinning, would easily stab or cut your flesh. My brother in law had to have 13 stitches from a bad throw while practicing. He got hella shit for it though. 😂
SimplyGrover I’m in CAP, although we do rifle drill, we don’t use bayonets because the color guard regulations state CAP forbids any armed guards.
@@torreywilliams6154 Yep same. No bayonets as much as I would love to use them
Yes, the knife on the end is called a Bayonet. This particular one is an M1 Bayonet and is about 10 inches long with chrome plating to make it nice and shiny.
Was it real?
Banditino e no
The bayonet is, in fact, real, albeit chrome-plated to match the barrel and make it more eye-catching in general.
@@JeremiahMerriman this is insane
@@JeremiahMerrimanwas it sharp enough to cut you? If so, i dont think id be ballsy enough to try some of those moves
When you just learned how to do the wrist breaker.
which one'/?
Thanks all for the kind words! So nice to hear!
Are you still in the Army?
+Niesha McCoy. No, no longer in the Army. This performance actually took place about 9 months before I left...after 6 years of military service.
+Jeremiah Merriman (Miah) ok.
you make that rifle look so light, I have trouble doing 1 handers with a 8lb rifle 😂
Jeremiah Merriman
Thank you for your service! Incredible rifle twirlsmanship.
it's humbling that this was the video that made me pick up a rifle 1 year ago. After all this time I've develop and I've grown. Now I'm watching it and think how simple yet effective his drill is.
As a former MCJROTC drill team member, this routine was simply badass amazing. It it hard enough with the rifly. But to add a bayonet, that was off the chain! Great job!
Are jrotc programs allowed to have bayonets on drill rifles? Or they can but it’s just too dangerous
@@Ep4368I don't know if they're allowed, we never used bayonets. We did use swords on occasion.
bayonets aint authorized for jrotc's@@dixiecup6668
great routine, I used to do stuff like that in NJROTC but no where near that precise. It looked like you were getting a little tired towards the end. Our cement bolt pieces were around 8.4 lbs I think. I remember when I started the drill team and my first day was catching a piece from a back throw.
DEFINITELY one of the cleanest and smoothest routines I have ever seen
Thank you. Cleanliness is definitely one of the things I worked hardest on. I believe a flashy routine is sabotaged by sloppy movements. Best to find a good balance.
funny how he can do one hands all day without breaking a sweat and im over hear with my little first year ass and can barely do 7 of them
A little dedication goes a long way! Keep at it and be amazed at how quickly the spins come to you!
+Jeremiah Merriman (Miah) thx man
+Ryan Thomas First year, can do stuff that many can't do. Just takes a lil practice, and dedication.
I'm a freshman and I'm already having 1 hand spin wars with my c.o.
@@dylanstone5239 last year when i was a freshman i learned really quickly and made it into the varsity drill team as a freshman with the seniors
Now this guy is a real drill team member. Precision. Not all the slamming the butt of the rifle in the floor for noise. Those John J Squad X kids should take notes from this guy. He would be right at home on the Marine Silent Driil team. That helicopter spin brings back memories. Excellent job Sir!
It's not that they do it just to make noise. It's mostly like a rhythm or cadence
The noise has nothing to do how rifle drill is performed, every team has their own way to do it, and comes out just as great
@@rookie693 this guy doesnt know what he is talking about
@@brandonl7110 Imo real military drill teams are great and all but are so boring to watch
SSG Merriman, given your outstanding rifle drill skills, were you a member of the US Army Silent Drill Team? Your superb performance certainly reflects many, many hours of practice and refinement. As a Soldier with 26 years of service myself, I thank you for your Army service to our Nation. "This We'll Defend".
alex villalva uhh you play with Legos you kid
Yes, this performance actually took place while a member of the US Army Silent Drill Team stationed out of Fort Myer, VA and part of the Army’s Honor Guard.
Nicely done Sir! As well, nice to see some pride and admiration in some young folks.
Daaaaaamn, this performance was greattt! Im just starting in the JROTC in my school, and qualified for the drill team. Some day I wish to reach that level of greatness
Very beautiful rifle work! You have a very unique style. Please make more videos of you spinning. I watch your video every day just trying to learn new things while keeping my own style. Great work man (:
Thanks, Cody! I appreciate that. Maybe when I get some time, I see if I can put together more, but it's been quite a few years...
Jeremiah Merriman better to try then to not try at all. Maybe you still have your mojo! I wouldn't want to see talent and potential like that go to waste!
+Jeremiah Merriman (Miah) this was you? Then judging by the time and uniform that u were in the 3rd infantry regiment?
Good eye...3rd Infantry Regiment, The Old Guard. More specifically, I had been a part of the U.S. Army Drill Team.
nice, so you didnt walk the tomb then?
Incredible attention to detail. You make us all proud. Thank you for your service. Army Strong!
You need to come back to the drill world, that was pretty clean.
Thanks Brother, I appreciate that...cleanliness and solid form had been two aspects I perhaps focused on the most in my drillin' days.
Mind Blown! definitely on another level. Way to represent Army brother.
Well damn the only move I know how to do is The Liberty. I can't even do single spin. Army JROTC rocks thoe
That rifle has to be plastic no way anybody's wrist could possibly hold up doing that with a 8-10 pound rifle
If it's real then you are a super soldier man congrats though
But can he do it while it's on fire? probably
The m1903 is by far the most balanced rifle in American service history.
It's like it was made for that reason.
awesome !!! i was a bit scared for his safety when he spins that riffle.. just simply amazing... love love love
I bet this guy can spin the f$&4 out of a baton.
Third Herd
GET SOME‼️🍻
Where's your pride at , Boom right here !!
Absolutely wonderful
I think that's an M-1. I wonder if it has a better balance than an M-14.
Oh shit. It's a Springfield '03. I was armed with all three of those rifles, the '03 in high school ROTC.
When you have over a thousand hours ingame time
I miss a moonwalk.
I love the way he is so in control of his weapon. Instead of some of the younger kids who always look like they're fighting with their weapon the entire time.
very nice and well done i loved that hawiian punch but where is the bolt
Dang I hope I can be as good as you one day. I'm in JROTC and I can spin but not like that
i really wanna join jrotc next year
Do you have any interest in returning to the drill world at all? I've always your weapon handling style. Don't see it very often
I actually haven’t touched a rifle in nearly a decade. I trust my muscle memory though. Maybe I’ll have to dust off the ol’ 1903A3 and see if I still got it.
Nicely executed.. I was a drill team commander in JROTC at Vigor High in Alabama and also at Ft Knox Kentucky.. I loved to stationary moves, but when you are good, do them while marching... throw yourself a suicide toss, on a rear march.. your wrist breaker is good.. we called it the helicopter... front, back and behind..while marching... 15 count manual arms, was designed for vigor March, every movement with the weapon was a half step, the left foot slide back to the right... then a double time. 1..2 1..2 1234.. I am 55 now, and a veteran, your performance has brought good memories back to me... I just don't see the WOW... don't get me wrong, I likd it... but if movement like your legs and rifle moving together. I would love it...
Is he expert at shooting?
Woah... this gave me too much anxiety.... I'm being taught if you drop the rifle you get push ups with the rifle on your hands... also that bayonet gave me anxiety too lol
Great work; super performance!
Yo there's no way that rifle has a real bayonet on!?
The bayonet is real, plated with a chrome finish, but military issue. Slightly more dangerous (I almost lost a finger once, but they stitched it back together), but I love what it does to the rifle’s balance
wow performances have changed a lot since 2005, today they use the entire drill deck and he didnt take one step, but it was good.
Give this man a lightsaber 😂
am I the only one who waited the whole time thinking he would report in?
i agree on how they are trained for that and with strict code i think it takes discipline and time to perfect the training that goes with only using arm strength and hand strength
A great deal of discipline is needed to excel at this, as with everything else. Remember, though, that technique plays a greater role than strength. Though strength allows one to “cheat” technique, one’s movements will never gain high levels of precision without good technique.
Nice skill. Respect from Russia. Let God never set you uder artillery, air or missile strike. The spirit of old school Army shouldn't be lost.
Ah yes, 2013, no RUclips, you won't rec this to me. 2019, nearing the end. Oh thanks RUclips.
Go sergeant! Go sergeant!
More like....Staff Sergeant lol.
is that a rifle with a KNIFE?
Came here from Cadet Kelly's Drill Show , it was nothing compared to this handsome talented guy's amazing skills 😍
Yoooooo this guy has mad skill bro I should’ve expected a scream
When your Gun Nut perk is 100%
So hypnotizing...
If I were to join the military, this is what I would want to do.
I know this dude didn’t do the Hawaiian Punch. 😄
Dang, I feel good now considering that I have people in my njrotc program who can do that xD
I wish we did rifle drill like this in the UK.
Marcus Trevor with the Lee Enfield or slr
We are better on the battlefield son, where it REALLY counts.
kempo899 History disagrees with that, my friend
British army used to get pokey drill which took some getting used to with a 9.5 lb FN FAL, don't know if they do it now.
I have never seen anything like this before. Absolutely spectacular! Handsome uniform too, not sure why he didn't have a cover on. I was on a Navy/Marine Corps silent drill team throughout my college years and we also drilled with 1903-A3 Springfield's. It's a beautifully balanced weapon, ideal for drill. I was surprised he had a bayonet. We were not allowed to use them, possibly because our drill team commander my senior year (he was a freshman during the event in 1974) stabbed himself during a drill meet. His rifle slipped after mounting the bayonet and as he recovered it, it pierced his forearm. This was all done blind folded of course. He said he was shocked when he took off his blind fold because he never felt it. There must have been blood all over other team members (tropical white uniforms) and the deck as well. It would have definitely been a sight to see.
Me stabs myself 37 times; everyone cheers! Seriously though this man is awesome!
You guys fix bayonets?
I love how people don't understand you're supposed to shut your f****** mouth and this is happening it's very disrespectful
That rifle looks light. I know its not im a driller myself but thw way they rifle was spinning it didnt look the normal 9.5 pounds.
does anyone know how he gets his shoes that shiny?
and I thought I made up the left handed rising sun and cross plane drag. ha was I wrong. this is goals right here. I love your rifle juggle. it makes mine look slower now.
Thanks! Though, I would say that if you started doing something you had never seen before, you invented it for yourself through your own creativity. Keep rockin!
I'm surprised that he wasn't wearing some type of gloves.
Clearly a ninja disguised as trooper
Amazing
Very nice ...... Thats great! ....at my age (13) im so interested at rifle and sword exhibition i wish someone teach me how to use it
Is awesome I am in my school in that team and the truth is wonderful
Absolutely amazing 👌👌👌👌
When I do the same with my SKS people shout out of terror, call me an idiot, and tell me about gun safety.
I wonder how much that rifle weights
Could u please tell me 😂🥹🙏
*BEAST*
I wanna do this one day
Same
pray for me im learning this
@@MoonrunesNumbaWonton hows your progress going?
perfect
Ultimate respect. This is great! Well done!
Fabulous. Excellent display of discipline.
now that is a battalion commander
To all audiences please be quiet as these men are demonstrating, its called a SILENT DRILL for a reason and that bayonet isnt dull
Though the concern is appreciated, I personally prefer a loud crowd; it does not distract, but amps me up and actually enhances my focus and performance.
I imagine it’s much like any other performing arts; the performer becomes more present when knowing the audience is present. I always worry an audience is bored if they are dead silent, which puts me in my head and ends up being more distracting.
I recognize, however, this may not be the same for all people.
@@JeremiahMerriman i completely understand, i did martial arts performances so it was the same feeling. but im always silent in rifle drill as i want to hear the gun clack in the hands and not surprise anyone when a 14 lb rifle with a baoynet comes falling down
BALANCING THE RIFLE ON THE SHOE THAT TAKES LOTS OF PRACTICE
bro knows how to sound double time , and do drop spins 🤚😳