I'll remember my passing out parade until the day I die.Kings div Strencil York Sept 1986 I got best skill at arms both my parents Grandparents, brother all passed away now only my sister left they were all there in the crowd proud as punch.
Well done but I got best recruit August 1988 at pirbright which then was the Household Division and junior paras training depot . At the time I actually broke the record for the BFT good memories.
@@steveyogilmore5314 To right ! We were taught to shape (if you managed to pass off the square & win it) our Caubeen once it was damp by putting it on our knee and slapping down both sides , NO tucking in of the rear that stuck out a mile lol & our regimental badge (Royal Irish Rangers) for me at Ballymena. was over the left eye & not left side of the head ?? I agree ! its a Caubeen & NOT a Beret ! . FAB
I remember that barracks and parade ground when the Royal Signals had Catterick camp. the barracks was 11 signal regiment where basic and other courses were run, I did my S/Sgts course there and then went to Pibright to do the notorious guards course (That was back in 1973)
Different dress of the soldiers makes it appear to be not as polished.whereas the squad,troop, platoon in identical uniform gives a more articulate application
@David Taylor The RIFLES. They haven't been the Light Infantry since 2007. They were formed as an amalgamation of the LI, RGJ, RGBW, D&D, Rifle Volunteers (TA) and the London Regiment (TA) as part of the Future Army Structure. The old Light Infantry makes up 3 Bn (2 LI) and 5 Bn (1 LI) of the RIFLES.
How come it's mixed regiments you've got Scottish Irish Welsh and English regiments is this new because when I joined in 1988 recruits passed out in respective depots for instance I was in the Irish guards so we trained and passed out at pirbright. My brother the king' s Regiment at strensall.with was the king' s Division headquarters . But was this a regular or reserve passing out parade either way not up to 1980s standard.
The Army has shrunk so much that it's not possible to have regimental nor divisional depots to do recruit training. Even then, as you can see with an ITC, the intake and passing out numbers are small. The British Army must expand to well over 100000 personnel. Trouble is brewing in East Europe, and there may be a war in Asia. There's a need to rebuild lost capability and numbers.
@@rashidahmad7830 they won't get the recruits now if war broke out, the millennial generation don't want work or war. They would have to bring back national service.
Thank goodness there were some of Gods Chosen Few of the Royal Irish there to give a bit of flash, dash and panache to the parade. They're the ones with the rakishly suave head dress with a green hackle and the stylish black buff belts.
Well at least they still carry over some of the traditions of the old Irish Rifles regiments, hence the rifle green trousers and black belt, should have come over to the Borg. ...er I mean Rifles!😉
Does anyone know if there's any females that passed out yet as guardsman? Joining up waiting for my assessment in two weeks time then if I pass I'll get my start date.
Shoes for No.2 Dress , now known as Future Army Dress (FAD) were brought in about 10 years ago now. The FAD is horrible looking, cheap material and difficult to tailor. Glad I did my full service and got out! It’s a different army in so many ways, not necessarily bad but not for me now! But we’ll done to all those on parade, they still step forward to take the Queens shilling 😊
No matter how awful they looked everybody should be proud of them, I’m lucky to go in a couple of weeks to see the pass out, but still they and everyone should be proud
First time to see this and sad to say the Rifles were terrible. Bugler did too many poor notes. Troops out of step, the double was a disgrace, even the present arms was messed up by a couple in the front tank. Poor show down to the permanent staff.
They march at 140 paces to the minute with rifles at the trail. The rest of the Army marches at 120 paces. They also March. It's a jog, actually. They were the Light Division who moved fast.
In the 1950's the Light Infantry, one of the forerunner regiments of the Rifles, had their own drill which included quick March @ 140 paces to the minute instead of the standard 120 (as illustrated on the film) and double march in lieu of slow march. As it is impossible to double March with a rifle at the slope, rifles were carried at the Trail which made fixed bayonets impractical, not least to the man in front. When I did a Guards run drill course I had to learn Fix Bayonets as a drill move as well as slope arms etc. Also to slow everything down to the ponderous "wooden top" speed!
Goes back to 1800's 60th Royal Americans & 95th Rifles - at the trail more practical when moving in skirmishing open order plus when moving through forested areas and broken ground. The early Baker rifle had a long sword bayonet and left in scabbard until needed, to this day bayonets are referred to as swords in rifle regiments.
Some regiments have different caps, and SNCOs wear a type of forage cap for SNCOs (Senior Non-Commissioned Officers) and I also saw the Rifles, a light infantry unit, which they march at a more quicker pace than the other regiments
Is a kilt the scots wear it is a Scottish tradition and the reason they all have different caps/ cap badges is because their all different Regiments, every tribe has its own cap/beret.
Nice to see the Rifles carrying on the old Green Jacket tradition, in that drill was something the Guards and redcoats did well, there being more important things than ponsing around the drill square. Like being a thinking rifleman, more than a drill machine.
@@tonycooper633 the household division still holds more battle honours that another division so basically they can march properly and look good on the drill square and they get the job done in the field
I'll remember my passing out parade until the day I die.Kings div Strencil York Sept 1986 I got best skill at arms both my parents Grandparents, brother all passed away now only my sister left they were all there in the crowd proud as punch.
Well done but I got best recruit August 1988 at pirbright which then was the Household Division and junior paras training depot . At the time I actually broke the record for the BFT good memories.
Great day for everyone, well done lads, you will have worked so hard for this, stay safe wherever you are now 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Good to see the Royal Irish Regiment well represented - as always. 'Faugh a Ballagh'!
Pity about their caubeens. They seem to be trying to make them look like berets these days.
Are you kennedy from manchester
@@steveyogilmore5314 To right ! We were taught to shape (if you managed to pass off the square & win it) our Caubeen once it was damp by putting it on our knee and slapping down both sides , NO tucking in of the rear that stuck out a mile lol & our regimental badge (Royal Irish Rangers) for me at Ballymena. was over the left eye & not left side of the head ?? I agree ! its a Caubeen & NOT a Beret ! . FAB
What's with the pancakes on their heads?
@@Jackjack530 *cornish pasties
I remember that barracks and parade ground when the Royal Signals had Catterick camp. the barracks was 11 signal regiment where basic and other courses were run, I did my S/Sgts course there and then went to Pibright to do the notorious guards course (That was back in 1973)
The smartest drill, performed by the band :(
Come on less of the hate!
Minded day 1978 , Depot Shrewsbury! Cede Nullis
Great memories
well done fellas. I hope you all go on to have great careers.
Xxx
Well done lads. Did mine yo there 37 years ago. Like yesterday.
I passed out in 1986 at the guards depot Pirbright and it was a proud day in my life.
Fantastic! Love the rifles
Same bloody square.... did mine in 74. My RGJ brother did his at Moore Barracks.
im suprised at how few their are. i passed out in 74 at the RAC barracks and their were at least 100 of us. cutbacks i suppose.
I think it's everything you lads mentioned and a new generation. They just don't have it in 'em.
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That Double past was shocking and the Bugler was pants!
Could not agree more. Double Past nowhere near as good as it should be and I've heard Cadet Buglers who are better
Some properly gash drill there I'm afraid to say
It’s infantry what do u expect
Different dress of the soldiers makes it appear to be not as polished.whereas the squad,troop, platoon in identical uniform gives a more articulate application
@@finlaybeattie3368 ayyy less of that haha I was Fusiliers and our drill on pass-out was s**t hot!!
Who are the ones with the up beat music with rifle down and running at end while hand to chest?
The rifles regiment
No
@David Taylor The RIFLES. They haven't been the Light Infantry since 2007. They were formed as an amalgamation of the LI, RGJ, RGBW, D&D, Rifle Volunteers (TA) and the London Regiment (TA) as part of the Future Army Structure. The old Light Infantry makes up 3 Bn (2 LI) and 5 Bn (1 LI) of the RIFLES.
Go get 'em, boys!
씩씩해요.
No your not
Nice.
Light drill is elite.
Where are the paras or do they have a separate one?
They have seperate one as do guards
Anybody else starting their training here in January?
i got selection
I've got Intake in January, 27th The Rifles.
@@MrUltimate124 nice one good luck but you dont need it XD
I’m 13th January
@@b21ar62 what regiment are you going in? I'm going into the Royal anglians on January 13th
Friends and family. Please remain silent. Faugh a Ballagh.
Such a big parade ground - so few soldiers
Yes it is I marched around it in 1986
Send the bugler to HMRM for some training, that was not pleasing to ears.
He would have his backside kicked for that. He never did a warm up before going on parade.
How come it's mixed regiments you've got Scottish Irish Welsh and English regiments is this new because when I joined in 1988 recruits passed out in respective depots for instance I was in the Irish guards so we trained and passed out at pirbright. My brother the king' s Regiment at strensall.with was the king' s Division headquarters . But was this a regular or reserve passing out parade either way not up to 1980s standard.
The Army has shrunk so much that it's not possible to have regimental nor divisional depots to do recruit training. Even then, as you can see with an ITC, the intake and passing out numbers are small. The British Army must expand to well over 100000 personnel. Trouble is brewing in East Europe, and there may be a war in Asia. There's a need to rebuild lost capability and numbers.
@@rashidahmad7830 they won't get the recruits now if war broke out, the millennial generation don't want work or war. They would have to bring back national service.
Thank goodness there were some of Gods Chosen Few of the Royal Irish there to give a bit of flash, dash and panache to the parade. They're the ones with the rakishly suave head dress with a green hackle and the stylish black buff belts.
" flash, dash and panache " Oh give over! :D
@@MonaichFother You know it's true. Jealousy is very unbecoming.
Well at least they still carry over some of the traditions of the old Irish Rifles regiments, hence the rifle green trousers and black belt, should have come over to the Borg. ...er I mean Rifles!😉
@@sirtonkalott No way. How are you supposed to swagger when you're walking that fast?
@Paddyinf we (RGJ) just swaggered faster mate!😉😁
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Was that an rmp band ??
jamie Robinson Either that of hussars. I actually think they are hussars because of the yellow stripes and the chain mail epaulettes
It is The RAC (Royal Armoured Corps) Band basically The Staff Band for cavalry & RTR.
Does anyone know if there's any females that passed out yet as guardsman? Joining up waiting for my assessment in two weeks time then if I pass I'll get my start date.
Not sure about guards but we have two ladies in the Fusiliers
When did they start parading in shoes rather than boots. That could partly explain why the drill is a 'tad' sloppy.
Richard Brennan I think it’s because they’re in service dress instead of undress. I’d assume those are Oxford shoes.
Shoes for No.2 Dress , now known as Future Army Dress (FAD) were brought in about 10 years ago now. The FAD is horrible looking, cheap material and difficult to tailor. Glad I did my full service and got out! It’s a different army in so many ways, not necessarily bad but not for me now! But we’ll done to all those on parade, they still step forward to take the Queens shilling 😊
Are standards slipping this much ?
No matter how awful they looked everybody should be proud of them, I’m lucky to go in a couple of weeks to see the pass out, but still they and everyone should be proud
What do you mean awful?
what was with the weird jog on the spot?
TheCrazzyashley it's the double time march for the rifles.
First time to see this and sad to say the Rifles were terrible. Bugler did too many poor notes. Troops out of step, the double was a disgrace, even the present arms was messed up by a couple in the front tank. Poor show down to the permanent staff.
The double march by the Trifles always looks like utter dog toffee.
Cant believe these officers were leading Indians throughout the 18th and mid 19th centuries
2:31 Funny. The lads in caubeens trying to make them look like a beret. Fail!
Fail indeed! Misuse of govt. property.
Funniest thing I've seen all night the rifles dance 😂😂😂😂
Obviously the RSM had a day off. Drill sounded like a machine gun.
painful bugling
😢xx xx
How comes the rifles all pass out together and not with the rest
They can't be trusted around normal people.
They march at 140 paces to the minute with rifles at the trail. The rest of the Army marches at 120 paces. They also March. It's a jog, actually. They were the Light Division who moved fast.
Rifles drill different than standard
That Major General didn't do fuck all in service
You guys need to learn from Pakistan Military Academy prade ❤️❤️
The title says "Passing Out Parade" but no one passed out. Disappointing.
Sorry Tony but drill comes before rifleman
Crow
Go the rifles
Why don’t the rifles have bayonets fixed and the other regiments do?
In the 1950's the Light Infantry, one of the forerunner regiments of the Rifles, had their own drill which included quick March @ 140 paces to the minute instead of the standard 120 (as illustrated on the film) and double march in lieu of slow march. As it is impossible to double March with a rifle at the slope, rifles were carried at the Trail which made fixed bayonets impractical, not least to the man in front. When I did a Guards run drill course I had to learn Fix Bayonets as a drill move as well as slope arms etc. Also to slow everything down to the ponderous "wooden top" speed!
Goes back to 1800's 60th Royal Americans & 95th Rifles - at the trail more practical when moving in skirmishing open order plus when moving through forested areas and broken ground. The early Baker rifle had a long sword bayonet and left in scabbard until needed, to this day bayonets are referred to as swords in rifle regiments.
Why are some wearing kilts and some not?
That depends on the regiment there assigned to. The uniform kilt you see here represents the royal Irish regiment.
@@TheKeks1980 Royal Regiment of Scotland.
@@TheKeks1980 The Royal Irish are the ones with dark green trousers, Caubeen head dress with green hackle and black belts.
It's dress down Friday. The lads wear what they want. 👍🏽
@@lambethlongshanks4791 Yea but they wouldn't wear dresses. Who do you think they are - Marines?
Sorry lads but the standard of drill is terrible,what’s the RSM/CSM doing all day?not teaching drill that’s for sure.😟
Rifles are the best (ex 3 RGJ)
... at looking like real soldiers whilst being toy soldiers.
There you go son, I finished your sentence for you.
But they can’t keep step
why are some wearing skirts? and why are they wearing different caps?
*Kilts, its Kilts not skirts, crying out loud
Some regiments have different caps, and SNCOs wear a type of forage cap for SNCOs (Senior Non-Commissioned Officers) and I also saw the Rifles, a light infantry unit, which they march at a more quicker pace than the other regiments
Is a kilt the scots wear it is a Scottish tradition and the reason they all have different caps/ cap badges is because their all different Regiments, every tribe has its own cap/beret.
Caps are regiment specific and Royal Regiment of Scotland wear *kilts.
*Not fucking skirts
It's no a fucking skirt ya wee fud a will fucking skirt you in a minute
For men coming out of training, that's atrocious
Shut up
When did you pass out ?
Pocket flap of GOC hahaha
Is this an army parade or a joke ? No energy ..no enthusiasm ...
Oh dear! Seen better cartoons. And when did the right file do an eyes right. Not in my day. But still good on them for joining up
Nice to see the Rifles carrying on the old Green Jacket tradition, in that drill was something the Guards and redcoats did well, there being more important things than ponsing around the drill square. Like being a thinking rifleman, more than a drill machine.
@@tonycooper633 the household division still holds more battle honours that another division so basically they can march properly and look good on the drill square and they get the job done in the field
Pak army is much better than this
pocket shit state on that rupert!😅🤣