Hello from a fellow Marine! Giving 'props' to you, my friend. Even though you came from another legacy of Marines, you're one of us now. And yes, that means I am a US Marine. As you stated, the Silent Drill Team is basically doing an ornate and ritualized version of a weapons inspection. Now, where the traditions split is mostly in the speed at which both perform the ritual. The Royal Marines do theirs at a 'normal' marching pace, with modern weapons. The US Marines do theirs at a restricted pace, and with older weaponry. The drill, as practiced by the US Marine Corps intentionally slowed the pacing to show respect and honor for those that have come before them. You were correct that one of the enlisted Marines in the center of the formation was, indeed, calling out to his fellows. But at a lowered volume, and at a tone of voice that is lost in the crowd's own noise. This is only used until the unit reaches the center of the area where the drill will be performed. You have a sharp eye, my friend. Since the vast majority viewing such a drill fail to see that detail. It is sort of a 'hidden' way to make sure that pacing is maintained, and that the entire unit knows, within a handful of steps, when to launch into their formation drills. You noted the Corporal retrieve the cap knocked off a Marine's head and replace it upon him. The Drill is performed, no matter what happens to uniform, kit, or even weapon malfunction. I have seen the Silent Drill Platoon perform in Washington D.C. And in that particular drill, a Marine's rifle shattered during the inspection phase, in the hands of the weapons inspector. With barely a perceptible pause, the inspector handed back the two parts of the rifle to the Marine, who held them at 'port arms' for the rest of the drill, and marched off the field with his weapon in his hands. A note about the slapping of the weapon, slapping the leg, abrupt and yet controlled movements of the rifle. You probably noted that the crisp movements and slapping made a cadence all their own, to which the platoon was able to maintain a set pacing of their overall movements and evolutions of their drill. This harkens back to pre-colonial periods, and most assuredly back to your own unit's founding in history. The 'Napoleonic' warfare era. So far as I know, every single military force in the world drills as a unit, at one time or another, during their time of service. Such formation drill, as you know from your own experience, dates back to large unit formation movements of troops. And, predates firearms use in the Military. To see such, one has to catch a unit like the Swiss Guards drilling, to witness the original form of formation drills performed by 'modern' units with histories that extend that far back in time. Performing such a drill, and especially a 'silent' drill (which is not totally silent as stated above), with no orders issued aloud by the commanding officer, shows dedication, training, and an esprit de corps that few units are able to muster and perform. It is also visible proof that Marines, yours, or mine, still remember their roots and show respect and dedicated hard work for that historical connection. On top of all that. It shows the public that those that have volunteered to protect them, are well-trained, disciplined, and capable. There are many such shows of measured, paced, and 'ritualistic' drills used by many units across the world. I note here the British 'Beefeaters', and the Queen's, now King's Guards, as well as the unit that guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier here in America. I could say so much more about all this, but my missive is already quite the 'tome', and anyone interested can study history for themselves. I will conclude with this: Such drills are an outward display of respect for a unit's history, and a dedication that such history will not be forgotten by the Service performing it. Semper Fidelis.

@OriginalHuman

4 ай бұрын

I couldn’t agree more! Love this comment!

@Jaquavious_the_3rd

4 ай бұрын

Luke pls react to fijis rugby cibi 🙏🏾🙏🏾​@@OriginalHuman

@Jaquavious_the_3rd

4 ай бұрын

​@@OriginalHumanpls react to the Fijian Cibi rugby it's a war cry as well 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@Jaquavious_the_3rd

4 ай бұрын

​@@OriginalHumanwatch other warcrys as well like the Samoans, Tongans and many more

2011 world cup Nz vs france. This was nz 3rd 2nd wc win out of 3 in total

@redmist6630

4 ай бұрын

I was in country at the time but couldnt go. Had a Dan Carter trading card from a Wheetbix box, which is the most NZ thing ever

When you get the goosebumps in pacific term it’s called mana which is the spiritual connection from our ancestors passing through the dance kinda

You are correct in saying that most if not all of the Island countries in the Pacific have dances like the Haka. It is something that can be used in a multitude of ways, and reasons. They have them for Weddings, Funerals, prior to battles against one another and so on. There is a Haka I have seen that was at a wedding and the bride starts crying at first then gets all worked up and into it with her Husband. There is another one just prior to a unit change in the middle east somewhere as well. so it has many uses and a long history. Here is the wedding haka I speak of. kzread.info/dash/bejne/npycx8aBZtqxZqw.html&pp=ygUMV2VkZGluZyBoYWth There is also a Haka for the Maori King performed by the All Blacks as well. He says that it was amazing to see this being done in sport. kzread.info/dash/bejne/iHiDybKzj8LIgJs.html&pp=ygUXSGFrYSBmb3IgdGhlIE1hb3JpIEtpbmc%3D

The ones done at the Mandalorian and Aquaman red carpet premieres were pretty well done as well.

england also play in white - that is their rugby kit

It is also don by the New Zealand defense forces as well.

@smokeyb7120

4 ай бұрын

Yup watched my brother doing it on his march out day in Waiouru many years ago.

This is so awesome 💖💖💞, Thanks so so much Luke for doing this one 😁. You are a true legend 🤩. There are many different hakas even within NZ - all of the Pacific Islands have their own ones as well. You are right about it originating as a war dance as a intimidation technique and also as a greeting to visiting tribes, it's also now used as a way of showing respect (at funerals, graduations etc.) The classic All Blacks haka Ka Mate is from the Kapiti region (about a 40 min drive north of the capital Wellington). Te Rapraha (a Maori chief) had his base on Kapiti Island - which is a little way across the sea from Paekakariki (where I live and where Christian Cullen is from - he was a winger when Jona Lomu was playing). Back in the day when I played rugby at school we did this haka. Back then it was the usual practice to jump at the end... nowadays it's considered that not jumping at the end is the way...I think traditionally they didn't jump. The All Blacks developed their own haka Kapa o Pango (this one) - which was dubbed "the throat slit haka" - which is a mis interpretation of the gesture. It is a gesture that signifies the drawing of mana. The accepted way of being on the receiving end of a haka is to face the people performing it...there have been a number of times where other teams have turned their backs to it or responded in a disrespectful manner...The ABs were undefeated for like a good 10 years or so 😎.

@jaredingram5124

4 ай бұрын

And the fulla in front centre with the dreadlocks and red/pink boots is Ma'a Nonu - who was an absolute power house!!

Aw mate, you may have just opened the floodgates to our Haka culture lols. But youve pretty much on point, Maori have traditionally performed the Haka in the olden times to intimidate their opponents in battle, nowadays its used to honour distinguished guests, celebrate milestones and achievements as well as farewelling of loved ones. The Pacific Nations also have a form of the Haka. Aotearoa/NZ - Māori: HAKA Hawaii: HA'A Cook Islands - Kuki Airani: HAKA Sāmoa: SIVA TAU Tonga: SIPI TAU Fiji: CIBI Would defs be keen to see your reaction to more Hakas! Beats by Dre Doc - Haka: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qJqpxNGsabmoZ7g.html Wedding Haka: kzread.info/dash/bejne/c2mTqs-lg93WgNI.html Jonah Lomu Tribute Haka: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oaqYldhpc7O-eqQ.html

england does have culture - what do you think your royal family is????? also the english cultural dance is morris dancing

among many other things the hakka is what heavy metal wants to be when it grows up

@bodybalanceU2

5 күн бұрын

it is spelt "haka" why is it so hard for some people to get it right

@toddellner5283

5 күн бұрын

@@bodybalanceU2 Autocorrect sucks

We won this RWC final.

As an edm guy i thought this meant Hakken

Hang on, what colour is Englands Rugby kit mate?

You should watch 2nd 1st Farewell to Their fallen comrades huge Hakka

Did you miss the 2009 Matt Damon movie, Invictus", ?

@SnailHatan

4 ай бұрын

The overwhelming majority of humans missed that movie.

@jeaniewilliams3274

4 ай бұрын

@@SnailHatan I know, it's a joke.

Rugby Hakas are cool and all. For the full effect you should check out how the NZ Army performs them.

@RubberKiwi79

4 ай бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/qn1qtrSNcr27fbA.htmlsi=IOSaoCFtds_w1Nij

if you like to react to haka's you could react to more or this one i love called tu tangata iwi tapu kaka 2020

Nah ur gud

The American Samoa does that.

@Williamparata

3 ай бұрын

The Samoans do what's called a sipi tau. It is very similar

@bodybalanceU2

5 күн бұрын

AS do not do haka as that is Maori - they have their own challenge called sipi tau

Yes Britain HAS native culture, I cant fathom why people denigrate anything Christian and anything white???

Please watch Maori all blacks haka vs brittish irish lions 🎉

I imagine the Aussi natives may have had something like this and their team may have known it if they didnt all get wiped out. What a memorable aspect of their culture

@dmncplpa

2 ай бұрын

The Aussie indigenous do have a war dance inherited by the Aboriginal people. It’s not often displayed as much as the NZ Haka, but it still exists.

Here is the U.S. the Haka is performed at football games and it gets its linage to Island culture. Samoa culture. I’m shocked that since your an American now too that you call Soccer, Football. Since there is only one Football snd it’s played here in America the rest is Soccer or Futbol! Cheers mate

@bodybalanceU2

5 күн бұрын

you dont do haka because that is Maori - if you are doing a samoan challenge then its called sipi tau - get it right mate!!!

Our women's National Rugby team do a better haka than the AB's.

Yeah the Haka is used in many Maori ceremonies and traditional settings as well as a way to honour Maori culture by having it in weddings and such, but it is very clearly a war dance done to intimidate the enemy, and it looks way more intimidating when the Maori doing it are in tradional warrior garb, are holding the war clubs and such and have Ta moko face tats. They barely look human while doing it and instead look like feral monsters who want to kill and eat you, and that was the effect they wanted to give lol

Now imagine being a young german soldier in north africa trying to get some sleep before a big battle. 0400 600+ Maori Warriors line up a mile away and do that! Its going to be a rough day isnt it?

I love me some "Toxic Masculinity" and culture and I appreciate it more today as it is sadly dwaining.

@SnailHatan

4 ай бұрын

I love me some “let’s make everything political for absolutely no reason but to whine about it”

Definitely not the best Haka. If you want to see the real thing, watch Maori cultural groups

Definitely not the best haka. It's not even the best All Blacks haka. Piri Weepu is too over the top.

@bodybalanceU2

5 күн бұрын

rubbish Piri was the man to do haka so was Hosea Gear

@JaemanEdwards

4 күн бұрын

@@bodybalanceU2 To waha e wahine