It does, I met one a few years back, he got a few phone numbers and he had to point his rifle at a few people but he said it was a okay job but he’s glad he don’t do it anymore
grace amarasinghe I wonder how long they have to stand guard like that before they are relieved? It must be almost unbearable on a hot summers day with those heavy uniforms and bearskin helmets.
That must take a lot of discipline, and no shrub could do this. I think there are a lot of people mocking these soldiers/guards who would not want to go against them in any type of conflict.
You`re so right....and the very reason these disrespectful goons feel safe enough to mock is because they also actually realise a guardsman`s discipline is such that he won`t punch you straight in the face for being a twat....
They are specially trained to not overreact or speak to people, they are trained to march and pay attention to the crowd of people, plus they know the drills like their name, but why are their guns covered up?
thewyj They are not there to entertain you they are there to protect our Queen and the Crown Jewels.. What are you watching for then.. So disrespectful as these are soldiers that have been fighting in wars and are trained to a very high standard..
And yes, I guess there is an expect of instilling fear to it. The bearskin added height to a soldier, height being an extremely desirable attribute in European armies at the time. It was also a mark of the elite, due to the costs of acquiring & making the bearskins, and was usually worn only by an army's Guards & Grenadiers. To put differently, it was the culmination of an evolution of headgear that basically saw European armies trying to one-up each other with increasingly more ornate hats.
Back when it was worn on the battlefield around the 19th century, as a soldier would a kevlar helmet today, it was very much a functional piece of headgear. It broke the silhouette of the soldier wearing it. Making it tough for enemy lancers, who were trained to aim for the head, to hit their mark & would strike the bearskin instead. The curb chain you see resting on the soldier's chin offered some form of protection to the face from sword & sabre slashes as well.
"used to have an active roll" you are aware that their rifles are loaded? bayonets fixed. and they are fully authorised to use military force in any sort of terrorist / attack situation? not forgetting these men have been in active duty in Afghanistan because they are soldiers?
Well i have saw a number of videos here in youtube someone actually coming up to the guards passing the fence but the guards did nothing, they just yelled 🤣
I can't imagine having to work standing straight and stamping my leg all day. I assume these guards are taught techniques to ensure they stay healthy and don't damage their knee joints.
Tweeaak Tweek Well, what they do is balance both marching around then standing straight, as if you march for too long you get tired and if you stand for too long while at attention, you will faint.
i remember doing this allot as cold stream guards and for the comment about weapons we are armed we have a job to do there and why would we need optics for that amount of range? and we are there for the protection of royals and the palace if you step over the line and ignore warnings you will be treated like a threat to the ones who think were there for show :_)
i applaud you for keeping those stone solid faces and poses near 24/7. im sure its a great honor to be a member of the Elite Royal Guard. My hat off to you. (:
Joseph ODonnell simply because if you cross the line you are commiting a crime which makes it a police case. If however you'd be armed and threatning and trying to make a run through, the guards will shoot to kill.
The Guards are not police and so cant arrest you, the police are equally there for security just like the guards most are armed but they are more practical as they have jurisdiction both in and out the palace. if you cosue a problem the police will deal with you, each guard has a button they can press for police assistance. if you look at old video there were no police and the guards were a lot more active in watching individual threats, now the guards are more ceremonial but if a threat is posed they are armed and trained to deal with it.
@B1GMON3YJR These are the same full-time soldiers who form the backbone of British forces on operations in Afghanistan and elsewhere. The Grenadier Guards, seen here, had just returned from Afghanistan just a few months prior to when this video was filmed. They do this until they swap roles with another regiment so the men can go back to what some view as 'real' soldiering, i.e. preparing for operations and the operational deployment itself.
The Gazing Knight Especially when performing a honourable ceremony of Guard Shift Replacement in front of a staring crowd with high discipline needed...And wearing a hat like that...I'd be sweating too.
That's got to be one hell of a bicep workout. Holding your elbow at a 90degree angle for an extended period of time is murder on either arm, especially holding a gun.
1st Battalion Grenadier Guards that'll be the answer to your question sir and the lance corporal that was performing the duty of changing over the centuries isn't a commander or anything lance corporals within the British Army carry out the roles of commanding a small group known as (Relieves or Relief) and march them to their post such as what you're witnessing in this particular video. The Grenadier Guards are one of if not the oldest founding regiment of the British Army. 50% of their role is ceremonial which is what you're seeing in this vid and the other 50% is operational, these lovely people aren't tourist attractions they're serving professional infantry soldiers of the British Army. They only have their weapons loaded if the countries threat level is servere if it isn't then the weapons are left unloaded. 👊💂♂️🇬🇧
1st Battalion Grenadier Guards and for those who don't know the lance corporal that was performing the duty of changing over the centuries isn't a commander or anything, lance corporals within the British Army carry out the roles of commanding a small group known as (Relieves or Relief) and march them to their post such as what you're witnessing in this particular video. The Grenadier Guards are one of if not the oldest founding regiment of the British Army dating back to it's founding by Richard II in 1656. 50% of their role consist of ceremonial duties which is what you're seeing in this video and the other 50% is operational going out on operational deployments and exercises with NATO and working closely with allied forces. These lovely people aren't tourist attractions they're serving professional infantry soldiers of the British Army. Note to self they only have their SA80 L85 A2s loaded if the countries threat level is servere if it isn't and its moderate or below servere then the weapons are left unloaded with their bayonets fixed to the end of the muzzle. I'm joining the British Army as a Grenadier Guard and I cannot wait for the potential long career ahead of me 👊💂♂️🇬🇧
The Foot Guards do not wear single chevrons. All Lance Corporals wear two chevrons while Corporals are automatically appointed Lance Sergeants and wear three chevrons. In their ceremonial uniforms, Lance and full Sergeants can be distinguished by the colour of their chevrons. Lance wear white ones and full Sergeants wear gold.
The design of the rifle is called a "bullpup". There are actually a few models with this design. The design allows for a shorter overall length while still using a full length barrel which gives the bullet more velocity. France has a bullpup called the FAMAS and a company called steyr makes one too called the AUG.. Those plus the british rifle are the only ones that I can think of off the top of my head.
@joshkay41 So that the handguard and and SUSAT sights don't catch on and poke at their uniform; potentially damaging it over time. As well as to provide obvious protection for the lenses on the SUSAT, the cover can be quickly removed should the need to aim and fire arise.
Marc 9663 I think it’s probably a bit of both. The uniform is quite ceremonial, it’s obviously not what they wear when they go into battle, but the rifles are obviously very modern and these days, with the ever-present danger of terrorist attacks, probably very necessary.
I am a Malaysian. it was 1 of the countries which was under the British Empire and i have to say i am actually proud of that. idk why but i prefer UK over US
With my respects to the Guards who are there to protect the Queen and the Realm. It's a ceremonial duty with all its implications which the tourist do not seem to be able to even begin to understand. long live the Grenadier Guard regiment.
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Please forgive my ignorance buuuuut. I dont get it. There dressed to kill of heat exhaustion. They have an intire seremony to change shifts ???? How long is a shift?? Why all the hoopla ???
I saw a video of a guy that tried to pet one of the guards hats and he knocked it off... let's just say he didn't make it to his dinner plans that night...
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feel bad for these guys, the high school band at my school is modeled after the coldstream guards and I am a colour sergeant in the colour guard and I 've only ever had to do this for 12 mins (of course we only get one hour a night for 2 nights at the annually concert).
Actually, I'm from the US, and I am smart enough to understand that if Churchill's Few didn't defend Britain, the Germans would have gotten full control over the English Channel and thus could move west towards America. There are many possibilities as to what would happen if the Battle of Britain was lost by the allies, but the likeliest one would be an invasion of America. So really, they saved us. You have way too much national pride.
Not too good on weapons any more since retiring from US Navy almost 25 years ago. What are they and are these what the Battalion has when deployed or are these just for Guard Mount?
Göllum they are professional soldiers. When they join the army they do basic training like any other soldier, but in their training they have extra drill for this side of their job
It's normal army drill. Most of the army does it, it depends on what corps you belong to. For example, the Army Air Corps don't. It's perceived as being non-belligerent, as opposed to the goose-step for example. It says, "I'm occupying this space, try and move me".
You said in the description that a lance corporal was sweating bullets, when that was a standard corporal since he had to chevrons on his right arm, one is a Lance Corporal
desantos123 Hello, in the Foot Guards Lance Corporals have two chevrons instead of one. Full corporals are appointed Lance Sergeants and wear 3 white chevrons while Sergeants wear 3 gold chevrons.
+Danny Desantos I think it's because Queen Victoria didn't like the look of one chevron so she made them wear two, but, I could be wrong so take that with a pinch of salt.
Finally an event where everyone respects them. Honourable.
It's fun to watch them do formations, marches and even inspections.
@@xdqnni3529 yeah its quite interesting but i could never be a guard hire me I'll be fired faster than the speed of light
this job can really drive somebody crazy
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It does, I met one a few years back, he got a few phone numbers and he had to point his rifle at a few people but he said it was a okay job but he’s glad he don’t do it anymore
Liberty Prime C.F P.N I don’t know the ins and outs, it’s like 40 a year give or take
I so respect these guys! Having to put up with stupid tourists has got to be right along there with sheer boredom.
Agent Fungus true same here
You are right
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I'm American but, I love all things British. Thank you Britain for Making things that make me smile. :)
You are very welcome :)
Addie C he
Hell yea
Addie C alot of Americans love things that are to do with the royal specking of America i bet u am happy with megan marrying harry she is American
Britain. Is the Godness Mind who have created USA .Great respect to native British people
I am British and I love it here
I feel so bad for the guard who is sweating so much that his sweat is dripping from his neck 😯
grace amarasinghe I wonder how long they have to stand guard like that before they are relieved? It must be almost unbearable on a hot summers day with those heavy uniforms and bearskin helmets.
They have 2 hours on sentry duty then 4 hours off and in those 2 hours the pace back and forth every 15 minutes
Tia yeah you are right thats bear fur
Hyper hydrosis info that even if I'm wearing shorts and tank. If I get hot my head and face sweat profusely
What did you think? Their hat is made out of 100% bear fur.
When they march they are in perfect time, makes e proud to be English, lads, you're so smart and well trained, love you. xxx
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That must take a lot of discipline, and no shrub could do this. I think there are a lot of people mocking these soldiers/guards who would not want to go against them in any type of conflict.
Well said
Precisely
You`re so right....and the very reason these disrespectful goons feel safe enough to mock is because they also actually realise a guardsman`s discipline is such that he won`t punch you straight in the face for being a twat....
They are specially trained to not overreact or speak to people, they are trained to march and pay attention to the crowd of people, plus they know the drills like their name, but why are their guns covered up?
I imagine for the guards/soldiers it is phenomenally boring, but oddly, it is so entertaining to watch.
thewyj The night turn should be cool, scream GET OFF THE FENCE to drunk people.
Ha! Exactly.
thewyj or, MAKE WAY FOR THE QUEEN'S GUARD!
thewyj They are not there to entertain you they are there to protect our Queen and the Crown Jewels.. What are you watching for then.. So disrespectful as these are soldiers that have been fighting in wars and are trained to a very high standard..
Im a Queens guard and oersonally i dont find iT boring
And yes, I guess there is an expect of instilling fear to it.
The bearskin added height to a soldier, height being an extremely desirable attribute in European armies at the time.
It was also a mark of the elite, due to the costs of acquiring & making the bearskins, and was usually worn only by an army's Guards & Grenadiers.
To put differently, it was the culmination of an evolution of headgear that basically saw European armies trying to one-up each other with increasingly more ornate hats.
I love how epic they are.
Back when it was worn on the battlefield around the 19th century, as a soldier would a kevlar helmet today, it was very much a functional piece of headgear.
It broke the silhouette of the soldier wearing it. Making it tough for enemy lancers, who were trained to aim for the head, to hit their mark & would strike the bearskin instead.
The curb chain you see resting on the soldier's chin offered some form of protection to the face from sword & sabre slashes as well.
"used to have an active roll"
you are aware that their rifles are loaded? bayonets fixed. and they are fully authorised to use military force in any sort of terrorist / attack situation?
not forgetting these men have been in active duty in Afghanistan because they are soldiers?
The rifles aren't loaded unless theres a very high risk however in the sentry boxes there is ammo just in case
Well i have saw a number of videos here in youtube someone actually coming up to the guards passing the fence but the guards did nothing, they just yelled 🤣
@@patriot4786 Well obviously. You expect them to shoot at civilians?
Dipple Dopple
"how many kids did you kill today, tommy?"
"the usual 7"
Poolie Hpool yeah that school is PACKED
Very sophisticated, these guys are.
I can't imagine having to work standing straight and stamping my leg all day. I assume these guards are taught techniques to ensure they stay healthy and don't damage their knee joints.
I believe the only technique they are taught is "stamp as hard as you can, if not harder"
Tweeaak Tweek Well, what they do is balance both marching around then standing straight, as if you march for too long you get tired and if you stand for too long while at attention, you will faint.
Tweeaak Tweek The march in front of their posts every 25 minuts.
+Tweeaak Tweek It is very physically demanding. They do 2 shifts per day of 2 hours on and 4 hours off.
work 20 hours and 4 hours of sleep
i remember doing this allot as cold stream guards and for the comment about weapons we are armed we have a job to do there and why would we need optics for that amount of range? and we are there for the protection of royals and the palace if you step over the line and ignore warnings you will be treated like a threat to the ones who think were there for show :_)
i applaud you for keeping those stone solid faces and poses near 24/7. im sure its a great honor to be a member of the Elite Royal Guard. My hat off to you. (:
Ollie Crowther how do you guys not freeze your asses off in the winter or are there extra stuff to wear
Joseph ODonnell simply because if you cross the line you are commiting a crime which makes it a police case. If however you'd be armed and threatning and trying to make a run through, the guards will shoot to kill.
Joseph ODonnell Because the gaurd can not actually arrest you, well he cam but he isnt allowed to leave his post...so he cant lol, thats why
The Guards are not police and so cant arrest you, the police are equally there for security just like the guards most are armed but they are more practical as they have jurisdiction both in and out the palace. if you cosue a problem the police will deal with you, each guard has a button they can press for police assistance. if you look at old video there were no police and the guards were a lot more active in watching individual threats, now the guards are more ceremonial but if a threat is posed they are armed and trained to deal with it.
I know this is a dumb question but what do they do if they need to go pee.
They go to the bathroom
They can't drink eat smoke pee or poo for at least 2 hours
for example if they have to vomit they do while marching or standing
+Claudio Groppi i saw a video of that on RUclips
+amistry605 yes i remember that video
You should all just watch" guarding the queen" on RUclips instead of dumb comments
They are SA80s and yes, they use the same weapons when out on operations.
It's been the service rifle of the UK coming 27 years now.
I always respect the guards for what they done for this country God bless all of them
4:22 might aswell get his fitbit steps in.
Best comment 💀💀
💀😂😂😂
Why is this on my recommended, 9 years later.
true lol
Legend has is... Hes still talking to the guards!
3:37 I love how that guard was doing so tiny movements XD
Repositioning 🤣🤣
@B1GMON3YJR
These are the same full-time soldiers who form the backbone of British forces on operations in Afghanistan and elsewhere.
The Grenadier Guards, seen here, had just returned from Afghanistan just a few months prior to when this video was filmed.
They do this until they swap roles with another regiment so the men can go back to what some view as 'real' soldiering, i.e. preparing for operations and the operational deployment itself.
Upmost respect to our guards in GB
He says "shoulder hype" instead of "shoulder arms" because they are from Grenadier Guards.
the guy must be boiling at 29 Degrees
The Gazing Knight Especially when performing a honourable ceremony of Guard Shift Replacement in front of a staring crowd with high discipline needed...And wearing a hat like that...I'd be sweating too.
That's got to be one hell of a bicep workout. Holding your elbow at a 90degree angle for an extended period of time is murder on either arm, especially holding a gun.
Wow which regiment is this lot? Their drill is impeccable.
That guard commander, just amazing enthusiasm and dedication, I salute you sir 👍
My guess would be the Grenadier Guards
1st Battalion Grenadier Guards that'll be the answer to your question sir and the lance corporal that was performing the duty of changing over the centuries isn't a commander or anything lance corporals within the British Army carry out the roles of commanding a small group known as (Relieves or Relief) and march them to their post such as what you're witnessing in this particular video. The Grenadier Guards are one of if not the oldest founding regiment of the British Army. 50% of their role is ceremonial which is what you're seeing in this vid and the other 50% is operational, these lovely people aren't tourist attractions they're serving professional infantry soldiers of the British Army. They only have their weapons loaded if the countries threat level is servere if it isn't then the weapons are left unloaded. 👊💂♂️🇬🇧
That is god damn fascinating. The era of Early Modern gunpowder warfare really was an interesting point in time.
1st Battalion Grenadier Guards and for those who don't know the lance corporal that was performing the duty of changing over the centuries isn't a commander or anything, lance corporals within the British Army carry out the roles of commanding a small group known as (Relieves or Relief) and march them to their post such as what you're witnessing in this particular video. The Grenadier Guards are one of if not the oldest founding regiment of the British Army dating back to it's founding by Richard II in 1656. 50% of their role consist of ceremonial duties which is what you're seeing in this video and the other 50% is operational going out on operational deployments and exercises with NATO and working closely with allied forces. These lovely people aren't tourist attractions they're serving professional infantry soldiers of the British Army. Note to self they only have their SA80 L85 A2s loaded if the countries threat level is servere if it isn't and its moderate or below servere then the weapons are left unloaded with their bayonets fixed to the end of the muzzle. I'm joining the British Army as a Grenadier Guard and I cannot wait for the potential long career ahead of me 👊💂♂️🇬🇧
3:03 Almost stabs the other guard in the back of the hat.
Eric Williams oof yea
This is how many stomps the guards did
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1?
7?
………
You have my respect for all of this good response
whats on the photoframe looking thing inaide the boxes
Orders for the sentries.
God bless you mate. Enjoy it while you're a fit young squaddy. From an old unfit one.
Am I the only one who feels sorry for the two police officers stood at the gate with no one videoing them hahaaha
Except they are on video...
they are getting paided, I'm sure they don't mind, lol.
Да . Они смеялись над негром.
Смешные. Это очень надо?
paid there's no such word as paided
At 5:22 you can hear the American March "Stars and Stripes Forever" being played.
The coloured guardsman really do rock those red tunics.. and the bear skin for that matter
The Foot Guards do not wear single chevrons. All Lance Corporals wear two chevrons while Corporals are automatically appointed Lance Sergeants and wear three chevrons.
In their ceremonial uniforms, Lance and full Sergeants can be distinguished by the colour of their chevrons. Lance wear white ones and full Sergeants wear gold.
Nice. Smart bunch of lads. Makes me proud to see it.
05:10 the sound of walking steps is relaxing for the brain (ASMR) / el sonido de los pasos al caminar es relajante para el cerebro (ASMR)
I was there that summer and the weather was very warm.
The best soldier ever
The design of the rifle is called a "bullpup". There are actually a few models with this design. The design allows for a shorter overall length while still using a full length barrel which gives the bullet more velocity. France has a bullpup called the FAMAS and a company called steyr makes one too called the AUG.. Those plus the british rifle are the only ones that I can think of off the top of my head.
Yea its has be warm under all that uniform . I could only imagine
@joshkay41
So that the handguard and and SUSAT sights don't catch on and poke at their uniform; potentially damaging it over time.
As well as to provide obvious protection for the lenses on the SUSAT, the cover can be quickly removed should the need to aim and fire arise.
They are so elegant.
Judging from through Buttons and collars, these are the grenadier guard regiment.
is anyone else annoyed that there are people talking pictures and videos of this like it is a show?
Yeah, like the one who posted this video we watched
It is a show
Bart it’s not a show they are there to protect the royal household and the residents inside
Marc 9663 I think it’s probably a bit of both. The uniform is quite ceremonial, it’s obviously not what they wear when they go into battle, but the rifles are obviously very modern and these days, with the ever-present danger of terrorist attacks, probably very necessary.
I am a Malaysian. it was 1 of the countries which was under the British Empire and i have to say i am actually proud of that. idk why but i prefer UK over US
Some people think that it like actors but they are real active soldiers, much respect plz
Thanks for all that very cool info!
Stealth game that involves breaking into Buckingham Palace lol
With my respects to the Guards who are there to protect the Queen and the Realm. It's a ceremonial duty with all its implications which the tourist do not seem to be able to even begin to understand. long live the Grenadier Guard regiment.
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@MrMightymitch1
Yep he's sweating, they practically ran from Buckingham Palace.
Also they wear t-shirts underneath their tunics to soak up the sweat.
Why is this in my recomended? And why did it recommend it to me 8 years later?
I have watching this kind of video.. Because i have a good experienced with the royal guard
This is only to preserve tradition.
Queens Guard: MAKE WAY FOR THE QUEENS GUARD
Tourists: yes but actually no but could be yes
When they do the changing of the guards, are they wearing Haynes or Fruit of the Loom?
Carl fruit of the loom.
adult diapers most likely. since they can't use the restroom
Black man in the queen guard? I've never seen this before, very cool.
they are army . If you have British citizenship you can join them but woman can't join them
There is is a couple of sikh gentlemen who are the guards that don't wear the bear skin hats but wear there traditional turban headdress
These guys are awesome.
Please forgive my ignorance buuuuut. I dont get it. There dressed to kill of heat exhaustion. They have an intire seremony to change shifts ???? How long is a shift?? Why all the hoopla ???
Wait what did the guard in front of the two have in his hand while the other was speaking or mouthing?
I saw a video of a guy that tried to pet one of the guards hats and he knocked it off... let's just say he didn't make it to his dinner plans that night...
Do you have the name or link of the video?
Standing orders and general instructions for the day.
i love their shoe taps isnt it a sign of respect to the one they're talking to?
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feel bad for these guys, the high school band at my school is modeled after the coldstream guards and I am a colour sergeant in the colour guard and I 've only ever had to do this for 12 mins (of course we only get one hour a night for 2 nights at the annually concert).
whats the leader holding in the plack whilst speaking to the 2 guards?
Those guarding the queens guard/gates? Are they cops or guards as well
I respect those guards, the only thing i'm going to have fun with them is taking pictures with them.
This is the grenadier guards not the welsh guards
why at changing of the guard is the same regiment and company the old and new guard
Doesn’t it hurt stomping so hard or does their shoes have really strong bottoms?
The boots have leather soles with metal studs. You wear comfy insoles as they are pretty solid inside. You get used to it.
@emptyangel Well I'll be damned, that was actually the most serious and correct piece of information in the form of a comment on RUclips so far
Actually, I'm from the US, and I am smart enough to understand that if Churchill's Few didn't defend Britain, the Germans would have gotten full control over the English Channel and thus could move west towards America. There are many possibilities as to what would happen if the Battle of Britain was lost by the allies, but the likeliest one would be an invasion of America. So really, they saved us. You have way too much national pride.
2019 anyone ?
It's so nice to see these guys do they're jobs for payment and employment 🥰
I wished we still had horses as cars
Is it the Liberty High School Grenadier Band? I've always wondered, do you happen to know how and where they source their uniforms from?
Exactly at how many hours the changing made on each shift?
the marching pace looks very fast
and how long do they stand there until next rotation?
who came up in history the first time to introduce this harsh and unnatural movements?
That Slow-about-turn is just funny
Not too good on weapons any more since retiring from US Navy almost 25 years ago. What are they and are these what the Battalion has when deployed or are these just for Guard Mount?
So are these guys fully trained professional soldiers? In Finland the honor guard is mostly comprised of conscripts (save the higher officers)
Göllum they are professional soldiers. When they join the army they do basic training like any other soldier, but in their training they have extra drill for this side of their job
Yes, a lot of people do not realize these are professional soldiers.
As Paul Hogan eloquently put it “ why were the last one’s were no good?”
Beautiful country
what's the reason of the back and forth walk at the end? and why that exact amount of times?
ansiaaa if their legs get stiff or uncomfortable they are allowed to march around to loosen them up.
Every 15 minutes
Do this guards do this show even without watching them (tourists)?
What's the meaning of stamping feet for them? I dont have any idea, I though they are just mad and doing tantrums
It's a military thing
From what I have heard, it means that they are about to march or something like that.
The "Halt" command directs the soldier to stop at the mark an officer gives. The stamping is a fancier way to signify a halt. 😂 - Danielle, Edinburgh
It's normal army drill. Most of the army does it, it depends on what corps you belong to. For example, the Army Air Corps don't.
It's perceived as being non-belligerent, as opposed to the goose-step for example. It says, "I'm occupying this space, try and move me".
You said in the description that a lance corporal was sweating bullets, when that was a standard corporal since he had to chevrons on his right arm, one is a Lance Corporal
desantos123
Hello, in the Foot Guards Lance Corporals have two chevrons instead of one. Full corporals are appointed Lance Sergeants and wear 3 white chevrons while Sergeants wear 3 gold chevrons.
emptyangel really? I didn't know it was different to the Ranks I use in the standard British Army
+Danny Desantos I think it's because Queen Victoria didn't like the look of one chevron so she made them wear two, but, I could be wrong so take that with a pinch of salt.
AsboJunior I doubt that, I'm sure they would change the whole militaries Rank insignias then
Danny Desantos
I thought the same thing tbh, I just read what I put on the internet.
I respect and proud
Less sophisticated yet still better than United State's guard substitute ceremony.
Definitely not
What are the sergeants doing? Checking the rosters?
He's reading out their orders of patrol
Yeh he wasn't a sergeant. The one you are talking about was a corporal, he was also the highest ranked there.
So, are those big fluffy hats meant to instill fear inside me?