The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon is a 24-man rifle platoon. In the video below, the unit — often referred to as The Marching Twenty-Four — performs a spectacular silent precision exhibition drill at the world-famous Sunset Ceremony at Fort Henry. The huge crowd is stunned by the unit's level of precision and unity as the rifles are spun, swung, hit, and tossed. One minor misstep could throw the whole thing off, but the men never once fall out of place. The sounds of the booming claps, stomps, and slaps of the rifle sent chills down my spine!
Established to show off the discipline and professionalism of the Marine Corps, the Silent Drill Platoon first performed in 1948. It was originally supposed to be a one-time show, but received such an overwhelming response that it soon became part of the parades at Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. These marines are individually selected, then go on to serve a two-year ceremonial tour across the country and abroad.
This is one video you don't want to miss, especially starting at the 2:24 mark. I can't imagine how much practice went in to learning this jaw-dropping routine!
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