Chief, I was on the drill team from 6/1965-9/1965. It was not a special unit at that time. I practiced twice a day plus did everything my company did. I remember vividly how I and others were selected. A chief asked, “who has a GCT/ARI of 120 or greater?” So i raised my hand, the chief said, “you’re on the drill team!” To which I replied, “ I don’t want to be on the drill team!” To which he replied, “to F’g bad, now dive and give me 20!” I got real good at doing push-ups.
I was in a triple threat company in Boot camp that consisted of drill team, band and choir. Our company's drill team only had a few weeks to put together their routine and had to perform for three graduations including our own and we had a very good group. Band and choir weren't too shabby. Both band and drill team of our company were invited to March in a parade in Milwaukee. Choir ended up staying home. But our company had the honor of performing for Bob Hope when he was a guest of honor for RTC GLAKES graduation in 1980.
I remember when every recruit drilled with the 1903 Springfield in Basic Training when I was in 1974. Even all these years I still remember the drill routines.
I was a California high school cadet at Artesia High. I was in the drill team that took 1st place in regt. And1st place div. In mid to late 60s. We used the same rifle this sailors use. Respect to these drill teams
When I went through boot camp another Seaman Recruit in my Company who was on the drill team returned to the barracks from practice with a gouge carved into one of his steel toe boondockers. The bayonets are steel and razor sharp. If he hadn't been wearing those standard issue (at the time) shoes he could have lost some toes.
We began in 1956, it took a lot of work and practice to get to a level good enough for a show . The "fire control" team was the best, and the first to get invited to the Rose Bowl. No one
I had the proud Honor to Host the Drill Team and Color Guard ... I was their local Driver when they Performed at a Parade and for the Governor at the San Jacinto Monument and The Battleship Texas My Father Chief Raphael J Wilson USN Retired was their host for the weekend and they were as always Awesome
When I went through boot camp in 1968 at RTC San Diego, I got selected as a Yeoman for Drill Division/Color Guard. Not to take anything away from the Ceremonial Team, but these kids in boot camp put on a good enough show that they participated in parades and other events throughout the greater San Diego area and probably beyond. I think it would be nice to see you do a segment on these boots as well. Thanks. I really enjoy your channel.
Great video. I was in the Navy Drill team- I probably was the only female since...? Who knows...But wish I had a video from back then. We didn’t have smart phones back then lol! So I only have still pictures.
I served some time in the Marine infantry. Drill was part of our training routine when we were in garrison. When we got "fancy" we called it "monkey drill." We never tossed our rifles around, however, & never fixed bayonets.
Chief, I was on the drill team from 6/1965-9/1965. It was not a special unit at that time. I practiced twice a day plus did everything my company did. I remember vividly how I and others were selected. A chief asked, “who has a GCT/ARI of 120 or greater?” So i raised my hand, the chief said, “you’re on the drill team!” To which I replied, “ I don’t want to be on the drill team!” To which he replied, “to F’g bad, now dive and give me 20!” I got real good at doing push-ups.
I love watching these sailors perform. My son is on this squad.
Reminds me of some of the moves we had to do in basic in Great Lakes, 1971. Our drill team is the best. Go Navy.
I was in a triple threat company in Boot camp that consisted of drill team, band and choir. Our company's drill team only had a few weeks to put together their routine and had to perform for three graduations including our own and we had a very good group. Band and choir weren't too shabby. Both band and drill team of our company were invited to March in a parade in Milwaukee. Choir ended up staying home. But our company had the honor of performing for Bob Hope when he was a guest of honor for RTC GLAKES graduation in 1980.
I remember when every recruit drilled with the 1903 Springfield in Basic Training when I was in 1974. Even all these years I still remember the drill routines.
I was a California high school cadet at Artesia High. I was in the drill team that took 1st place in regt. And1st place div. In mid to late 60s. We used the same rifle this sailors use. Respect to these drill teams
When I went through boot camp another Seaman Recruit in my Company who was on the drill team returned to the barracks from practice with a gouge carved into one of his steel toe boondockers. The bayonets are steel and razor sharp. If he hadn't been wearing those standard issue (at the time) shoes he could have lost some toes.
Thank you for posting. I think it's good to show the world that the navy is not just "about boats n stuff".
US Navy vet here, DC 3, R-Div. USS Kitty Hawk CV 63 1987-1990🇺🇸
Outstanding, thanks.
Navy does it best!!!!!
We began in 1956, it took a lot of work and practice to get to a level good enough for a show . The "fire control" team was the best, and the first to get invited to the Rose Bowl. No one
I had the proud Honor to Host the Drill Team and Color Guard ... I was their local Driver when they Performed at a Parade and for the Governor at the San Jacinto Monument and The Battleship Texas My Father Chief Raphael J Wilson USN Retired was their host for the weekend and they were as always Awesome
When I went through boot camp in 1968 at RTC San Diego, I got selected as a Yeoman for Drill Division/Color Guard. Not to take anything away from the Ceremonial Team, but these kids in boot camp put on a good enough show that they participated in parades and other events throughout the greater San Diego area and probably beyond. I think it would be nice to see you do a segment on these boots as well. Thanks. I really enjoy your channel.
Now that precision
Great video. I was in the Navy Drill team- I probably was the only female since...? Who knows...But wish I had a video from back then. We didn’t have smart phones back then lol! So I only have still pictures.
nice... 2 years? I was in the gard from 86 to 91 in bldg 72 FUN TIMES
I served some time in the Marine infantry. Drill was part of our training routine when we were in garrison. When we got "fancy" we called it "monkey drill." We never tossed our rifles around, however, & never fixed bayonets.
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Hell yeah! Y’all make me proud! USN (ret). Former chrome dome… Senior Chief and Gunny Sgt trained. Mustang forever.