for those who don't know this its a march at the double. it was first used in the Napoleonic wars to get the rifle regiments to the front line quickly (1st in last out) . in more recent times I used this pace of 180ppm regularly when I used to head to the NAAFI for a pint (or two) I'm ex Greenjackets (1st in last out)
WhoooFlungDung. In the 1950's the school I was at had a cadet Battalion, attached to the London Rifle Brigade, in those days there were lots of infantry regiments, before they were brought together as the Rifles. We wore the green, with shakos, and always marched the quickstep, 180, which, when you got used to it, was very smart, and always confused other servicemen and women. Once, on summer camp, at Gosport, we held our regular Sunday service. Our senior officer invited a WRAC unit to attend, we had with us our Chaplin and our band. After we had a formal march pass the two Senior officers, of course the ladies went first, our band played their regimental March, as our first company came up to the stand, there was a double roll on the drums and the band played 95. The pace changed from 120 to 180 and 400 boys marched right through the unit in front. This also used to happen every Remembrance Sunday when the local youth organisations would march to the local war memorial, the organisers never seemed to learn!
Interesting. But I believe there are faster ways to bring riflemen to the forefront. Can you do it with rifle too? :-) ruclips.net/video/tNHOLMRoMK4/видео.html
from an ex 2 LI (3 rifles) soldier.... i wasin from 1994-2006, that brought back some good memories. CEDE NULLIS LIGHT INFANTRY- GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN
Excellent, the Royal Green Jackets and the Highland Light Infantry (Hells Last Issue) always marched with their rifiles at the trail hence the fast pace of marching. The Guhrka rifiles did the same and they were allways in the pub beore anyone else
Well i've seen the army do some weird things but nothing like this. Either way, those guys are back from tour by the looks of it so well done, heroes the lot of em.
When they began to move, it didn't occur to me that I was hearing their boots striking the pavement, as they began to jog. I thought the off camera crowd that was watching them, was applauding the formation!
@@audaxhistoricus7467 I humbly stand corrected, Sir. I watched the video clip again, and you're absolutely correct! Watching with one's 'eyes' and 'practiced' ears, make for a better experience indeed. Thank you, very much for setting this clueless civilian, straight.
Thanks to all who responded with more information about the double. I'm a huge fan of Bernard Cornwell's novels about Richard Sharpe and admire the traditions of the British Army.
@applevalleyjoe Maybe someone who knows more about the light infantry can give a better answer, but these troops are from a part of the British Army that was developed to be lightly armed but mobile. All instructions were given by bugle and 'the double' was a way of deploying infantry quickly. They also march faster than normal troops. The British Army uses 'the double' when soldiers are being punished or in prison.
the original was called quick time and was 4 paces at the double and 4 at quick march and got the light soldiers to places a lot quicker than a march but also they were not tired from doing it this then came the double we see today looks much better if they had a rifle with them im also a ex green jacket
Have a look at the KRRs Bi centenary Parade 1954. What is striking is that our average weight was about 10 Stone and our age was 19 . Almost all East End Boys, National Service of course.
I served in a Marine rifle company in Vietnam and think the Double March looks sharp. Is it like a pass in review parade? Does each regiment have it's own distinctive musical march? Where does the tradition spring from? I'm assuming the Middle Eastern military that use the double march were originally created and patterned after the British Army.
ThunderViper the Keel Row was the regimental double march of the Durham Light Infantry, one of the antecedent regiments of the Rifles. A former Dirty Little Imp!
First I applaud my British brothers-in-arms. Second, as I watch the pace 'the double' looks spiffy but it seems to me a solid 'quick march' would 'advance' [in terms of ground actually moved forward] just as quickly as this 'double'. Semper Fidelis!
Wow! This was amazing...you don't see this in the US Armed Forces...is this a standard British Army cadence for special events? I believe that some Italian units also have this "double step".
Can someone explain why some on the outside edge are looking into the crowd and others are looking ahead. At first I thought it was a form of salute but it looks odd. Normally the rank (or file) on the outside in the direction of a salute look ahead to keep the column in a straight direction.
@gab21113 Wishfull thinking on your part I think. As has already been pointed out to you. The Honourable Artillery Company has been active from 1296 AD to present. And The Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers active since 1539 AD to present. Both regiments having served in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
@Carpediem612 Paras don't even get to jump anymore. What is the point of being a paratrooper that doesn't parachute? Its like being Armoured corp with no tanks, logistics with no trucks, air corp with no aircraft. A para without a parachute is just a wannabe rifleman with a silly colour hat.
I was in the RGJ and this brings a lump to my throat, however I remember the arduous hours in rehearsing this march.
Hi Greg do you know a jon platt
Hi Greg what battalion was you in
It doesn't seem that fast
For anyone who's interested, the name of the march is "Keel Row/Road to the isles".
Aye 😊
for those who don't know this its a march at the double. it was first used in the Napoleonic wars to get the rifle regiments to the front line quickly (1st in last out) . in more recent times I used this pace of 180ppm regularly when I used to head to the NAAFI for a pint (or two) I'm ex Greenjackets (1st in last out)
FlipFlopCamper I could imagine that leaving the NAF would be just a little bit slower and on the wobbly side.
lewisdean22 yes it was tough but I trained for it regularly and trained some more
As a reenactor I can confirm that, though we all agree it is very difficult in full gear.
WhoooFlungDung. In the 1950's the school I was at had a cadet Battalion, attached to the London Rifle Brigade, in those days there were lots of infantry regiments, before they were brought together as the Rifles. We wore the green, with shakos, and always marched the quickstep, 180, which, when you got used to it, was very smart, and always confused other servicemen and women. Once, on summer camp, at Gosport, we held our regular Sunday service. Our senior officer invited a WRAC unit to attend, we had with us our Chaplin and our band. After we had a formal march pass the two Senior officers, of course the ladies went first, our band played their regimental March, as our first company came up to the stand, there was a double roll on the drums and the band played 95. The pace changed from 120 to 180 and 400 boys marched right through the unit in front. This also used to happen every Remembrance Sunday when the local youth organisations would march to the local war memorial, the organisers never seemed to learn!
Interesting. But I believe there are faster ways to bring riflemen to the forefront. Can you do it with rifle too? :-)
ruclips.net/video/tNHOLMRoMK4/видео.html
from an ex 2 LI (3 rifles) soldier.... i wasin from 1994-2006, that brought back some good memories. CEDE NULLIS
LIGHT INFANTRY- GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN
Excellent, the Royal Green Jackets and the Highland Light Infantry (Hells Last Issue) always marched with their rifiles at the trail hence the fast pace of marching. The Guhrka rifiles did the same and they were allways in the pub beore anyone else
Never beat the koyli ha ha speed 160 paces dropped to 140 and standard
Royal Green Jacket Regiment Death Machine reinvented.
Well i've seen the army do some weird things but nothing like this. Either way, those guys are back from tour by the looks of it so well done, heroes the lot of em.
0:30 Commanding Officer flinched. "Wait for it!" Apart from the Rupert, well done lads!
Well spotted lol
When they began to move, it didn't occur to me that I was hearing their boots striking the pavement, as they began to jog.
I thought the off camera crowd that was watching them, was applauding the formation!
It is applauding, those kinds of boots they are wearing don’t make that sound.
@@audaxhistoricus7467 I humbly stand corrected, Sir.
I watched the video clip again, and you're absolutely correct! Watching with one's 'eyes' and 'practiced' ears, make for a better experience indeed.
Thank you, very much for setting this clueless civilian, straight.
I ran like this when chased by Regimental police, I only ran 50 yards.....
Thanks to all who responded with more information about the double. I'm a huge fan of Bernard Cornwell's novels about Richard Sharpe and admire the traditions of the British Army.
Im re reading them now
@applevalleyjoe Maybe someone who knows more about the light infantry can give a better answer, but these troops are from a part of the British Army that was developed to be lightly armed but mobile. All instructions were given by bugle and 'the double' was a way of deploying infantry quickly. They also march faster than normal troops.
The British Army uses 'the double' when soldiers are being punished or in prison.
Its called tje quick march. Im in the rifles. We do it on parades only. All other time we speed march. Different to any other regiment anywhere.
The Gurkhas, Commonwealth rifle regiments, and the Italian Bersagliere also do double quick I think. I could be wrong.
the original was called quick time and was 4 paces at the double and 4 at quick march and got the light soldiers to places a lot quicker than a march but also they were not tired from doing it this then came the double we see today looks much better if they had a rifle with them im also a ex green jacket
Practicing the double past indoors sounds pretty impressive. I agree, much more fitting with rifles. R Wpg Rif
Two things will scare an army. One is this. The other is "The Lady's From Hell" IE Scotsmen in kilts.
Jogging in formation is not scary.
Loved it, as i was part of it.
I was there hungover to death think 99% of the battalion had been on the piss in Blackpool the night before
0:33 guy far right he really going for it did he manage to make it back to base?
omg I just noticed that thanks 😂
Swift and Bold!
laa2009 6gg
My old regiment.. 1RGJ in Osnabruck brings back memories.
Same here, Letter 'A' Company. celer et audax Brother
Do you know anyone called Jon Platt
Have a look at the KRRs Bi centenary Parade 1954. What is striking is that our average weight was about 10 Stone and our age was 19 . Almost all East End Boys, National Service of course.
Jimmy Myers .my late father was one in 1948-50 I miss him .xx
i remember reading a autobiogriphy of a copper saying about a greenjacket lining a royal prossesion,funny as f***
The thing I always love about crowds is how they manage to clap off-beat, every fucking time.
Now that proper made me laugh 😂
Such language from a Brit. I feel some jealously. I never said we did things better than you.
Lighten Up, my Brit friend!!!
That is beautifully drilled that is.
I knew the Rifles marched quickly but when did this jog thing come along? It's like the Bersaglieri .
I have been doing the Keelrow since I joined the LIGHT INFANTRY in 1979.
Best reg of all time xx
I served in a Marine rifle company in Vietnam and think the Double March looks sharp.
Is it like a pass in review parade?
Does each regiment have it's own distinctive musical march?
Where does the tradition spring from?
I'm assuming the Middle Eastern military that use the double march were originally created and patterned after the British Army.
In 30 years time: "Grandad, can you show me that running video again please?"
Love this!
Well done!
Reminds me of my days with the QOR of C
Don't know how the rest of them marched @ 120. you could doze off.
Vancouver
BC
Fantastic.
Love it.
It’s a bit like jogging on the spot, glad I was in a Guards Regiment where we marched properly with a bit of swagger.💂♀️
I can't stop thinking of Monty Python's "Fish Slapping Dance" when I see this 🤣🤣
only the gurkha regt,can surpass these guys.
Long live the gurkas
Are the Gurkhas not riflemen as well hence they have the uniform and trappings of a rifle regiment.
@@jameswroe2403 linked to RGJ/Rifles via an earlier alliance with The Kings Royal Rifles.
@@jameswroe2403 yes they are the royal gurkha rifles
The gurkhas are rifles they don't surpass they they are them
Even more fun with a rifle :')
A proper one like the SLR....
If anyone wants a laugh, watch the video of the Canadian Rifles do the double time past a vip. Almost pissed myself!
I just did and ready with the gun to shoot those out of step... I ended up shooting them all..... hehehe...
swift and bold
great
this is preety cool.
I sort of wish that I was part of the British armed forces then I could sing that awesome British grenadier song or Over the hills and Far away.
got to be the rifles regiment.
The song is partly keel row
ThunderViper the Keel Row was the regimental double march of the Durham Light Infantry, one of the antecedent regiments of the Rifles. A former Dirty Little Imp!
Yeah, Keel Row then Road to the Isles
Those baby steps are for show only! A line regiment would out march them at 80 paces per minute. This was almost running on the spot!
Nice 1 cheers for posting it, I've done that a couple of times, spectators never know whats coming next. Celer et Audax wank durch!! ;-))
@pickledcockles 'Keel Row and the Road to the Isles'
WE DO THIS IN FULL BATTLE GEAR CARRYING WEAPONS AND AMMO .
That’s me late for work.
First I applaud my British brothers-in-arms. Second, as I watch the pace 'the double' looks spiffy but it seems to me a solid 'quick march' would 'advance' [in terms of ground actually moved forward] just as quickly as this 'double'. Semper Fidelis!
That's because this is just for ceremonial parades... the real one would be moving a hell of a lot of ground.
Wow! This was amazing...you don't see this in the US Armed Forces...is this a standard British Army cadence for special events? I believe that some Italian units also have this "double step".
Joe Clark Tradition. Comes from Napoleonic War.
Rifles only. They were originally skermishers fighting ahead of the main forces. And had to move faster than standard infantry.
DLI fastest marching regiment in the British army , keel row is a traditional Durham song .
The music is The Keel Row, and Tangle of the Isles I think
Light Division at Berlin Tattoo (cedenulis136) - awesome! Once viewed never forgotten. Its over on the right - just click on it and enjoy.
Check out Mike Lacey’s 3 Rifles video too!
..these boys are heavy duty...and serious profession.
Quick march of 19th century, a little time before mechanized infantry.
There a march for Mechanised Infantry.... a bugle base quick march - very stirring.
I was in there somewhere 😂 after we came back from Iraq
I'm out of breath watching them .
Never seen this ever on a Canadian Military parade.....makes sense though, get out of there and off parade, twice as fast!!! LOL
Thats the light infantry way. So we get to battle quicker
Favourite marching step of Fanatical Middle Eastern Militias...
Something we left over from Colonial days.
0:30 lock that man up
WE DO THIS WITH A FULL BACKPACK AND WEAPONS
Can someone explain why some on the outside edge are looking into the crowd and others are looking ahead. At first I thought it was a form of salute but it looks odd. Normally the rank (or file) on the outside in the direction of a salute look ahead to keep the column in a straight direction.
If I am not misstaken its only the front rank right marker who keeps eyes front whilst the remainder does eyes right.
Lovely apart from the half wits clapping
Leader almost jumped the gun.....
@gab21113 Wishfull thinking on your part I think. As has already been pointed out to you. The Honourable Artillery Company has been active from 1296 AD to present. And The Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers active since 1539 AD to present. Both regiments having served in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
The only time I've marched to an audience and they have not clapped is remembrance parade :/
Most the time when men are marching to an audience, the audience clap.
love to watch the light infantry my grandad was in the Duke of Cornwalls Light infamy
Same goes my great grandad and grandad were both DLI and dad was 2li and 3 rifles
My Grandad was DLI too -ww1
I was in the DCLI
Wasn't me Sarge!
A fine body of men
The CO got it right (eventually) and the families spoiled it with their clapping.
@Carpediem612 Paras don't even get to jump anymore.
What is the point of being a paratrooper that doesn't parachute?
Its like being Armoured corp with no tanks, logistics with no trucks, air corp with no aircraft.
A para without a parachute is just a wannabe rifleman with a silly colour hat.
watch this with kirby dream land theme it's hilarious
CHECK OVER
The Keel Row...... well known to an Ex DLI...... Ever Ready !!
did you know, the word `panzy` was last used as an insult in 1976 !
1:04 Eyes front and stop looking for your Mum in the audience
man front left get ye knees up
I come here for the music and I hear idiots clapping.
@threefour66 Im not an expert but I believes its only the light infantry that march the double.
You nearly failed 0:29
Don't anticipate the word of command!
They forgot their horses that day...
Ruined by the obnoxious clapping.
Before militias it's of commando and para units of the same area.
2021?
Which regiment? Most look very tall.
Rifles
it's better then italian bersaglieri march.
What does this drill team have to do with USA?
Nothing because it isn’t part of “USA” it is neither a drill team nor an american regiment, these are the rifles regiment.
best drill in british army...this is how its done ...are you watching USA?
Is the crowd clapping along ?😂
No, that's their bollocks slapping about.
Devil's Brigade
And not a single fuck was given.
What's the music used in this?
Keel Row
What is the tune please?
Keel row
@@olanrewajuihenacho178 thanks much appreciated. 👍
it's better than italian bersaglieri march.
0:24
I can see what you mean, but it's rather annoying when you can't hear the marching band.
@Penfoldsmith Yep you did ..LOL
so this is the origin of the Ministry of Silly walk of the Indian Army Bofor detail.
@Penfoldsmith i say old chap i think i spy that same "almost" false start by the OIC ;)
not like the rest of the British Army .... left NAFFI break , right NAFFI break left NAFFI break !!!!!
Swift and Bold
Stag onsville skilalarendage !