A step-by-step introduction to the unique world of pace sticking

[@moobaz8675]

Wow! Very impressive. A real credit to Jordan.

[@1chish]

Didn't the Omani Police win this competition a couple of years ago? Interesting to note that many of these countries held on to British military traditions and drills.

[@modelrailwaynoob]

My thoughts too

[@isaacs3413]

Former British protectorate. Jordans current king was a member of the British armed forces and Jordanian armed forces. The traditions have stayed around.

[@faisalkhan-jo1sw]

Many countries around the world still hold on to the british colonial era military traditions. Not just marching but the military ranks, gallantry medals and organizational structure. India and Pakistan are two such examples. Fought wars against each other but if it wasnt for the color of the uniform, you will not be able to tell them apart.

[@Osprey3109]

Kuwait Jordan and Oman , probably the only competent military in the region that abide by the Geneva convention

[@MariaMartinez-researcher]

I would say, all of them. Chilean here. Our armed forces follow the Prussian tradition, so, it is not about high balancing arms, but the highest goose-step achievable, remaining elegant. This kind of competition wouldn't make any sense here.

[@Jammil2477]

Fantastic. Well done. What a show of immaculate order, control, discipline and uniformity.

[@PhilbyFavourites]

I came prepared to jest, but I come away with a huge sense of satisfaction having watched great team work and precision. Truly it put a smile on my face

[@suestewart-g4f]

Well done Jordan, that looked impressive. Even managed it well in our miserable weather.😊 Thanks too for the great commentary.

[@johnallen7807]

Immaculate performance chaps, well done!

[@mitchmitchell515]

Nice work Jordan

[@DavidRichards-z2k]

Some of the best pace sticking I’ve ever seen, very impressive.

[@hmsbelfast2019]

Awesome drill

[@muhammadabrar8144]

Excellent performance. This is what you call standard!!!

[@GabTheDrummer]

They were amazing. Congrats to them and whoever won this competition.

[@silentstormstudio4782]

I tried to participate in a parade , i know how hard it is to maintain pace

[@adriandoyle2090]

Very graceful as well as precise 👍🏻

[@MartinLoka-f1w]

Jordan well done !

[@Fester_]

Nice. The distance from the stick end to the outside toe, wee toe, I am guessing there is a recommended distance for that ? They were quite smart and performed together. Making my blood curdle a little bit, green with jealousy.

[@trensa7]

Impressive marching, always admired their uniforms

[@joelharris1335]

Applause for the Jordanian Army, Congrates 😃😃😃

[@945wendy]

Excellent job 👍🇨🇦

[@Pyjamarama11]

01:10 were their ties central ? I couldn't tell

[@e.landgroup83]

Fantastic

[@Hide.the.Salami]

outstanding drill from Jordan

[@michaelpritchard5062]

The officer is very casual conducting his inspection

[@pierevojzola9737]

Who takes a Rupert seriously?

[@johnbobson1557]

@@pierevojzola9737 Who take a British soldier seriously these days? Overweight, excused boots, mental health issues and spends all day at diversity & inclusion lectures. All our kit has been sent to Ukraine. Tragic.

[@pierevojzola9737]

@@johnbobson1557Oh, boho! You sure have it tough, but not as bad as if you had to volunteer for fighting in Ukraine. Look at the bright side of life! Cheers

[@johnbobson1557]

@@pierevojzola9737 I'm not sure Piere I'd volunteer for a side likely to lose. The separatist regions of the Donbass want to be Russian, are Russian speaking, and voted to be Russian. Crimea now will stay Russian. I fear it was Western Ukrainians with neo-Na zi leanings and the Euromaiden riots that kicked this shambles off, aided now by NATO interference, despite promises in 1991 that it would move not one inch further East. In this instance, we are at fault.

[@Pyeknu]

Up the Jordanians! Were any Canadian teams involved in this competition?

[@Sawta]

Nice job, Jordan!

[@springof-wf8vy]

Bravo bravo 👏🏽. Very handsome marching, my compliments

[@cjsingh4070]

Just superb 👌🏽

[@DenisOSullivan-t5w]

Don't keep us in suspense, Forces News! Who won the pace stick competition???

[@justonecornetto80]

Best UK Team Winners: RMAS Lord Runners-Up: RMAS Louts Best International Team Winners: Bahrain National Police - Bravo Runners-Up: Bahrain National Police - Alpha Best UK Driver WO2 CSM Green Best UK Sticker CSgt Moore, Coldstream Guards Best International Driver Sgt Hassan, Bahrain National Police Best International Sticker Sgt Jamshaid, Bahrain National Police

[@silentstormstudio4782]

The wind makes their legs looks shaking

[@jerrydowse5061]

😊.Thats what i thought.

[@herbertjohnston4608]

Excellent crack on.👍🇬🇧

[@mrdynamic8678]

“Timing in the British army has always been, 1…2,3” Sgt Peachy Carnahan

[@mark261166]

Really impressive.

[@jamesdoyle5405]

Very smart looking troops.

[@ceeb2275]

Outstanding

[@cornbeef]

I've seen them doing these on several occasions, but had no clue what was being looked at etc. This was a great video. I'd be interested in seeing the results of scores and results to a better understanding of what is being looked at. The only thing I 'noticed' was that one of the sticks rattled when they were resting. Is that a bad thing?

[@salopsniper22]

Fantastic display 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@modelrailwaynoob]

Very well done lads

[@stewartross1233]

They do it better than us! Well done guys!

[@johnnyyukon7887]

well done lads!

[@Oscarc1245]

Good video!

[@jed-henrywitkowski6470]

World: Neat drill and ceremony styles and competitions. USA: In the liberation business for 274 years.

[@Atom224]

What are the sticks for? I still don't get it.

[@Isgonesomewhere]

This is cool

[@damienelliott4906]

Sound drills....impressive

[@Xenophaige_reads]

In the Jordanian army do you get an allowance for a mustache with a certain rank?

[@prfwrx2497]

I think a well groomed stache is default authorized there.

[@forresta65]

that is tough

[@LadyOaksNZ]

💯💯💯

[@CliveN-yr1gv]

Not at all easy to do. Well done, Jordan.

[@bolajiaremo6478]

Interesting 👏

[@OLDMANTEA]

Never knew this was a thing

[@avinashgaikwad8389]

Bro see drill of India. Then u will get to now what is pace drill

[@RomeoMike22]

Is this for fun or is there some practical employment for these drills?

[@aidy6000]

it is a hang over from a time when Drill was a nessecity for operations. Although Drill is still important for other reasons, i dont beleive it has practical use in modern operational context.

[@PiersLawsonBrown1972]

A pace stick is used as a measure of step between one foot and the other to ensure that all personnel march to the same step, so yes whilst this example is for fun allowing teams to be entered showing off their best, it is still a very practical part of the military (even the RAF do it!)

[@Paddington60]

I have a feeling that when The Mall is lined with troops, their spacing is set up by a RSM with a pace stick.

[@AtheistOrphan]

@@Paddington60- That’s correct.👍

[@pierevojzola9737]

The Pace Stick is an exact measurement tool. I have seen the RSM of 3 Para in Bahrain have all the tents pulled down, ground cleared and using his Pace Stick measure up the Company Lines to have the exact spacing and alignment between the tents, latrines, vehicle pool and cookhouse. Absolute perfection when seen from the air. Camp was located on the spare runway of the Manama Air Field and every flight into the country would see the camp layout. Nothing has changed since the Roman Legions Centurion used his Vine Stick to lay out the Roman Camp in Britain. For some, the past is in the present, all you have to do is ask, live & learn! Cheers mate Harera

[@Aubepin]

It should be an olympic discipline !

[@plasmaxer]

Perfect breakfast video

[@righteousbyfaithinChrist]

Well I can tell you right now that I have spider veins in my calves from marching and stamping on hard ground... I can imagine that it would be the same for those who are a part of this stick...

[@abdullahmuhsin7339]

The instructions are given in English? That's interesting, over here they are translated into English. haha

[@gottfriedheumesser1994]

This will help against the enemy?

[@gundogsdirect]

Breads in the Welsh Guards on a Major????

[@iatsd]

Does the British Amry find it embarassing that the Jordanian Army is now larger & better equipped than they are?

[@MalumZeth]

Their drill looks realy similar to British drill.

[@e.chambers2973]

Textbook. A British protectorate from 1921-1946.

[@PiersLawsonBrown1972]

Also their current King is a graduate from Sandhurst and served with the British Army as a Troop Commander.

[@wzukr]

Lots of former British "protectorates" continued the British drill they saw in their occupied homeland instead to invent a new one.

[@rafman016]

🫡👍👍

[@patriot4786]

You can't beat the Pakistanis in this

[@musicsubicandcebu1774]

A nice example of Obsessive -Compulsive disorder (OCD). Such behaviour gives the 'actor' the illusion of control over their denied aggressive impulses. Tribal War dances have the same purpose. To these I would add the tight formation dance routines we see everywhere on TV variety shows.

[@PhilbyFavourites]

So how about instead of war we have “war games”. Drill exercises and the winner (judged by those ever present neutrals, the Swiss) takes all. Countries, borders, languages the lot…. No deaths, no rhetoric, just “simple” exercises that mark military expertise. Look up Michael Palin’s excursion to the Pakistan/Indian border where the border guards attempt to out flourish each other. Held to the cheers, and occasional jeers, of the massed civilians from each side. Nobody dies - surely a good thing…

[@tonyt7948]

What's this beard stuff

[@MasterCheeks-2552]

Shave that beard sir

[@khalednajada2514]

No beard here its a mustache bro

[@ShenandoahShelty]

Until I saw this. I thought the Household Cavalry was a frivolous and excessive defence expenditure. I stand corrected. 😂

[@wzukr]

What´s the sense of this "knee pulling up and stumping"? It looks so odd to non-British folk which was never under British rule. And lays the sense of this pace sticking not therein to measure a distance? I seriously doubt that anyone of them did count their way, otherwise there would be no help be set uo (those pillars!).

[@jeffro7856]

wtf is this.....

[@Goliath_Ooze]

wtf is this XD

[@jjsmallpiece9234]

Pointless army stuff

[@davidelms4165]

If you find it pointless don't watch it. Watch something you can add a positive comment to. If you are able

[@verynormalperson7003]

Why?

[@prfwrx2497]

It's living history, and it's a bit of fun and games.

[@mitchmitchell515]

All part of drill that disciplins a soldier for good team work.

[@Echo06]

How so? If your going to leave a bait comment like that then at least try and back it up.

[@bennytsai4065]

Jordanian Arab Legion?

[@Brecconable]

That was the predecessor of the Royal Jordanian Army.

[@edwardgibbs4272]

No wonder the army is under manned and needs recruits .😂😂

[@NeilFirbank-en1yd]

Apparently it’s going to be an Olympic sport soon due to absolutely no interest from anyone whatsoever other than the bloke narrating and the other bloke shouting

[@Horwitz86]

Cool dance losers