Guards 16, Pass out parade, Catterick 9th December 2022

[@SpookyFox1000]

Not many things about our country make me proud theses days. THIS ABSOLUTELY DOES ! How wonderful for the families of theses wonderful people ! It gives me hope in our country ! God bless everyone of you, you are the best of the best !

[@Rumbletummy117]

I agree. Wonderful young men still prepared to fight for King & Country. God bless them all.

[@bobblue_west]

What's the bloody point? All this pomp and 47,000 illegals invaded our south coast in 2022.

[@christinefennell4928]

Well done to you all! Wishing you good luck in your chosen career! From a daughter of the Regiment (my dad, brother, uncle, cousin, grandfather and great uncle all served in the Coldstream Guards! ) Nulli Secundus!

[@gregchapman-oliver7725]

Nulli Secundus indeed , my unit 4 Battalion The Royal New South Wales Regiment, was raised from the St George Regiment the Australian Rifles who shared this motto.

[@johnstephen2869]

A very fine turnout, congratulations to all. It reminds me of my parade in 1966 in NZ. No matter where in the free world we are, we all rely on fine young soldiers like these to keep us all free to live our lives peacefully. God bless you all.

[@alexweatherburn4390]

Well done lads, good drill and smart turnout. I passed out at Pirbright in 1963 as a Coldstreamer.

[@henrymann9851]

Thank you for your service Alex.

[@bobblue_west]

Well done. Now get down to Kent and protect our shores from an invasion of illegals. "Ooooo no, We can't do that. We're a woke army now."

[@alexweatherburn4390]

@@bobblue_west Much as we would love to unfortunately our Army can only do what our Governments tell us to do, in other words ‘Lions led by Donkeys’.

[@kevinadamson5768]

That's when it was really tough to get in the guards.

[@Dharmanarchist]

Old American Army veteran here, this showed up randomly on my feed and I really enjoyed it. Congratulations to these young men and their families, hope they got some Christmas leave before moving on to their Regiments.

[@colvinator1611]

Well done to all the staff and recruits. I passed out 10/3/72. I wish you all well as you start your worthy careers.

[@martinford1147]

Well done gentlemen and thank you for your commitment. From a former serviceman. Good luck in your future careers!

[@michealk5136]

Brilliant standard of drill overall, well done lads.

[@tpmg5272]

Well done chaps. I passed out of Caterham in 89. Enjoy your time.

[@daz6637]

Passed off that very square 32 1/2 years ago, albeit, we where the Royal Corps of Signals and this was our regimental home. Good on them and may they enjoy the Army like I did.

[@marcvg1625]

Magnificent! And all good wishes! 👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@kevinadamson5768]

Being an exJock guardsman I like watching these videos, I passed out in 1986 at the guards depot and it's fair to say it was a lot tougher then, but not taking anything away from these lads the drill and turnout was first class, a lot better than a lot of other recent videos I've seen. Still a proud day for the young guardsmen and their families and I wish them all the best in their careers.

[@pbrobotspbrobots1710]

I remember my passing out parade in 1978 at the guards depot. we all got our Christmas leave, got home a few days after the parade. then most of us who passed out got a recall back to the depot to take part in the oil tanker strike that was supposed to happen over Christmas. we were going to ride shot gun in the tankers.

[@davidsweeney4021]

Even hanging around waiting, the smartest bloody soldiers in the world!

[@joemccalman1914]

Passed out 43 years to the day on the same parade ground, then, it belonged to 11 Sig Rgt which gave me my best friend to this day, enjoy guys, you’ll have good times and bad,but you will always have friends! 👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@SpookyFox1000]

Thanks for your service ! Appreciated pal

[@blackpoolrox6475]

I passed out from 11th Sig reg at Catterick too. About 55 yrs ago October(ish)

[@iainmacmillan2548]

Me too , 1984.

[@n4gix]

Very smartly done! I've never heard Christmas music played during an inspection of the troops before. It was a real treat! Cheers from a retired US Army veteran.

[@stewartross1233]

I've never served but to me, for noobs, the drill was impressive! Good luck with your careers. Thank you for looking after me.

[@charlottecunningham2141]

I’m not military or know much about the military, but the man in the black uniform seemed to have kind words for all of the graduates. I saw lots of smiles

[@frankgardiner5002]

Being ex Guards I know how much time and effort is made into passing out. CARRY ON GUYS your OUT STANDING

[@gregchapman-oliver7725]

A proud moment for them after all their effort and for their families, made me think of the many march out parades I was privileged to be a member of, as both student and staff , the drill and format just the same in the Antibes. Well done lads.

[@peterbrown1012]

When I was at the Guards depot in 1971, each foot regiment and the Household Cavalry passed out separately, shows how much recruitment has gone down.

[@markevans6973]

Would you join these days for all the crap they have to endure. More money stacking shelves at Asda. Like most jobs these days hard to recruit. Just let them have their day without being negative.

[@peterbrown1012]

@@markevans6973 you contradict yourself, I said how much recruitment had gone down, you agreed but said I was being negative, recruitment has gone down because people don't want to join anymore and the armed forces have shrunk a lot since 1971.

[@nobbydeblue4357]

I went through The Guards Depot ( The Old Guards Depot at Elizabeth Brks ) in 1967 as an Household Cavalry Recruit we trained as H/Cav but 26weeks as an Infantry Soldier or as a Guardsman then onto Catterick for trade training for AFV vehicle's in The 70s i was back at The Guards Depot ( Now The New Depot ) as a member of staff and there is no comparison between The Household Division of the 60s & 70s of that of today.

[@anthonygallagher1397]

Meant to say on my first post that I got the dvds of their training,pass outs etc, brilliant guys well done.

[@nedrasellayah9314]

Very interesting to see a number of the lads praying eith bowed heads and saying Amen. One doesn't think of a lot of Brits being prayerful anymore. Especially young men. Good for them. God Bless them all.🙏🙏🙏

[@josephhelyenek9203]

This is what makes the British the best, Christmas carols at graduation. Jolly good

[@stevenwhite9408]

Well done lads.. looking at the video ,this is Helles barracks. Used to be a signals depot,back in the early 90s.

[@murielorsborn3510]

Well done too each and everyone of you God bless you so proud of you all ⭐️❤️🇬🇧

[@ZedsDeadOK]

Brings back memories when I passed out December 76 at the Junior Leader Regiment, Bovington. We had drill instructors from the Coldstream and Welsh Guards so I know what these guy's have gone through. Good luck with your careers.

[@colinatkinson3170]

Well done guys, welcome to the Blue Red Blue Brotherhood, Septum Juncta In Uno 💂‍♂️🔵🔴🔵💂‍♂️

[@anthonygallagher1397]

I saw my son pass out as a jnr guardsman, in Harrogate and then passed out as a Scots guard at catterick , and he served a further 6 years, both pass outs were brilliant

[@davidjamison1672]

Impressive, I passed out of Mons in 65 and it helped my business career good luck boys David Jamison

[@timhannah4]

Be Proud, all the Guardsman, hopefully youre Loved ones saw and appriciated the specticle......Best Wishes 🤜🤛

[@karenandrews5740]

Pride well done shows your commitment to your country. God bless England ..... God bless your King 🇦🇺♥️🇬🇧

[@fod1855]

Your King too!

[@Phlegmwahn]

Did you watch the video? England, really! Amongst the Guardsmen on parade I saw members of the Irish Guards, the Welsh Guards, the Scots Guards and the Coldstream Guards (raised in Coldstream in the Scottish borders). English exceptionalism has no place in the British Army!

[@That1Eagle]

@@Phlegmwahn Did you miss the Grenadiers?

[@nigelpilgrim4232]

​@@Phlegmwahn coldstream foot guards regiment was formed in 1650 at Berwick Northumberland by George monck 1st duke of Albemarle dates back to the English civil war !!!

[@raymondsawyer8626]

God bless the United kingdom would be more appropriate 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@johnvint3122]

Great parade reminded me of mine, not with the Guards, was an Engineer was great to know I was done and on my way for Trades Training best 36 years I spent

[@frankbrasenell3789]

Did my Royal Signals basic training and passing out there in 1961,a very cold year,the Fijian,recruits slept in full kit plus pj,s great time though 👍

[@nicholasdavies6264]

Congratulations men ! Superb 👍

[@Ian20232]

Looking good there. Welcome to the best job in the world. I passed of that square 31 years ago.

[@michaelamos4651]

Congratulations to everyone of them . Well done 👏

[@overopensights]

Takes me back to when I was 18 and did just this sort of parade before being sent of to face the Chinese. I would have missed none of it and good luck to these smart and articulate young men here today. They certainly look the part, well done all of you and good luck!

[@CopperAdam1]

From a Yank (USMC 1976-1980) Well done lads! Looking good! Best of luck in your careers!

[@benjichan2648]

Those grenadiers music they play at slow march was so hearttouching.

[@ianorr7623]

Thank God we're out of it. Enough of being terrorized by that 7ft. tall Sargent.

[@waynechan6451]

I joined the British army immediately after I moved into the UK. I am really proud of being a British soldier and learning from the best. ❤❤❤

[@chrisduckett5496]

Considering the standards of most of the modern armed services of Britain this was a pleasant surprise -well done Guardsmen.

[@timcubison9832]

I remember when I passed out at Catterick thought it wasn't Guards Company we couldn't see the man in the rank in front of us due to the fog all we could hear was the words of command and the band. It was the best day of my life even better than when my RSM welcomed me into the Warrent Officers and Sgts mess

[@davidsweeney4021]

I never realised that different regiments did their initial training together, which I like, commoradrerie?. And proper full-on inspection from the CO. You blokes are good!

[@michealk5136]

All guardsmen on this parade though, that’s what separates them.

[@davidsweeney4021]

@@michealk5136 Just never knew they trained as guardsmen together. But great to find out.

[@kevinadamson5768]

Inthe old days of the guards depot the colonials Scots, Irish and Welsh trained together in the same platoon, the English guards Coldstream and Grenadiers trained together and the two regiments of horse guards did too. 😊

[@michealk5136]

26:37 excellent present arms

[@Ancienterk]

Excellent parade but cannot help thinking the D.I's have an easy time of it with such a tiny platoon to train. When I passed out in 1958 (RAF National Service) we were an intake of 300 , now that was a Parade.

[@evelinemarquesdasilva6000]

Well done lads, all men are beautiful. I saw lots of simles.😁 🤪❤❤ Very Happy Christmas. 😘🎊❤

[@jerrydowse5061]

Good film,Thank you,but pardon my confusion,i thought Grenadiers had a white plume,yet here they wear a red band which to me is Coldstream.Thanks in anticipation..Very smart lads,hope they all are still in.

[@DolbyVirtual1]

I joined January 1966, still alive and kicking out well, I like to attend March parades, my slow March really gets noticed, but hey, that’s a Coldstreamer for you , lol.

[@donaldsinclair7762]

Passing out same parade square in 99, well done lads welcome to the BRB brotherhood. Nemo Me Impune Lacessit. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💂🇬🇧

[@sararedfearn4691]

Ditto , crack on soldier boys…….

[@1442GlennLane]

A special day for sure, but a little disrespectful for some families to turn up dressed like they're about to go to Tescos.

[@MC14may]

Sign of the times...no-one cares anymore

[@phucknuts.7065]

I get what you are saying, but just remember not everyone is fortunate enough to to afford a new suit or have they had the same up bringing as you. Most people join the army to try and escape poverty and shithole council estates in the UK.

[@1442GlennLane]

@@phucknuts.7065 Seriously. I joined the military in 1972 and people had a lot less back then. Nowadays, you can go into a supermarket and get a descent suit/dress etc real cheap. Nice to know you think those people attending this passout couldn't afford to dress descent on these soldiers special day.

[@phucknuts.7065]

@@1442GlennLane i was just thinking back to when i did training in 2001 and to my shock families of fellas couldn’t afford anything after lives of living off welfare. My family were suited and booted but we never judged.

[@1442GlennLane]

@@phucknuts.7065People don't turn at weddings in jeans and t shirts, even if they're on welfare, what's the difference....none.

[@sim8018]

outstanding - best of the best - Guards are the ultimate all round soldiers

[@henrymann9851]

Thank you all for your service.

[@iancampbell3726]

The other "Passing out on parade" was the trombone Bandsman or Bandswoman. Hope they are okay.

[@michealk5136]

😂😂

[@doronron8715]

They was fine and joined the parade again for the march off.

[@karenandrews5740]

Ooops sorry I forgot ... our King. No disrespect intended 🌹♥️🇦🇺🇬🇧

[@markriley2733]

Nice to watch, 36 years almost to the day since I passed out the guards depot

[@Coldstreamer17]

Interesting seeing the different traditions by unit. The Grenadiers tend to say their name as the officer approaches, while the other don't for instance.

[@kevinadamson5768]

Grenadiers never use the word yes and will use any other suitable word instead. I was jock guards and we had some grenadiers attached to us in Canada, I thought our traditions were a bit crazy.

[@davidphillips2259]

Well done lads

[@Ron-u1z]

I'm ex Royal Navy and RAOC. Well done lads. Enjoy your time in the forces and please, please don't leave for a split arse. Enjoy your young lives.

[@Coldstreamer17]

Why do you have the icon upside down?

[@Fester_]

December weather and so comfy seats.

[@willtheww2collector742]

brilliant parade. I felt a bit sorry for the sergeant who won best section, no one clapped for him, however everyone else got a clap.

[@ghl3488]

There is no finer. Good luck to you all and enjoy it.

[@MrStevemarc]

Well done gents ... welcome to the brotherhood ... BRB..

[@harrietwoolever6180]

I like the shuffle to make the lines straight.

[@raymondsawyer8626]

That is called right dress

[@davidcorbett62]

I passed off in 1975 at Catterick Royal Armoured Corps. Much different army then and much different standard of dress for the families but think it’s more down to the way people dress now rather than financial . Same in churches restaurants etc. But the main focus should be on the lads passing off who done well in all respects

[@bluepurgatory2927]

I knew someone would comment on the Irish Guard's hat, other than that they did us proud.

[@alexsimmonds2803]

Unfortunately the quality of kit we get isn’t great and how the forage cap was is how it got given to him which the co understood. He just said it needed exchanging he wasn’t to fussed as is wasn’t fault of the guards as himself

[@Jim-nt7xy]

Why are there different caps?

[@mysteryunsolved5182]

Because there are 5 foot guard regiments under the 'guards'.

[@Jim-nt7xy]

@@mysteryunsolved5182 thank you

[@wickwicker8575]

Brilliant turnout of young guardsmen. The military is the only thing that works in modern day Britain.

[@gloriakoch4764]

I wonder why the different hats, color, shape.

[@doronron8715]

Symbolises the different guards regiments, Grenadiers with the Red band, the Irish with the green band, scots with the red and white chequered, the Coldstream with the white and the Welsh with the green black stripe.

[@Richard500]

Really good to see that standard of drill but sad that it will decline when they join the battalions.

[@bobxingerburger6198]

True, compared to the other platoons passout the standard of drill has been superior, reminds me of the 1980s depot a bit. Best drill honestly was the present arms. Crisp and nicely done.

[@5ch4rn]

Fine lads. I hope their government supports them always and deploys them with the utmost consideration for their wellbeing.

[@nonamegiven2024]

2 intakes per year?

[@doronron8715]

2 in January and one in Feb 2023 that I know of Graeme

[@senianns9522]

Catterick is a cold and nasty place for sure! Poor boys standing without overcoats!

[@SpookyFox1000]

They’ll be OK. They’re British ! Hard as nails and proud.

[@dabsy123]

Good to see the boys passing out in their 2 Dress..as apposed to wearing great coatsand even ceremonial!. Plenty of Coldstreamers there

[@midnightteapot5633]

I do not know why the Rifles came to the conclusion that taking out the stiffening from the front of their peaked caps is a good look, the caps look like muffins.

[@joelleson3313]

Do the different colored covers represent different units?

[@JammyDodger45]

Yes they do. They're all Guards Division but separate Regiments within the Div.

[@mahruaiipachuau6183]

When Can we get Sept 2024 passing out parade video

[@jamesmather2839]

Sorry you edited out “Break. Into. Quick. Time. …Quick march!” A significant drill move for their future. But otherwise excellent quality.

[@ianorr7623]

Here come the Mommys and Daddys.

[@Inimitable]

Great video. I am curious.... why did the reviewing officer not wear medals? On a formal parade such as this, where those on parade were wearing medals, he was wearing ribbons only. Seems strangely incongruous. Any ideas why? Not a criticism, just curiosity.

[@doronron8715]

As he's in the household frock coat. Ribbons not medals are worn.

[@PhoenixCreationsKaTyJs]

Ex jock guard survived the Guildford bombing and went on to enjoy the rest of my service u can’t keep a jock guard down

[@davericketts9101]

Very smart but it is a great pity that there seems to be so few of them.

[@desmondhull5778]

Does the height restriction still apply ,or has the standards dropped?.

[@doronron8715]

Why would a height restriction give a drop in standards. You're saying someone 5ft 10 is not as good as someone who is 6ft 2. You're a complete pleb, then I'm guessing putting a statement like that.

[@markevans6973]

@@desmondhull5778 Same as the police. Employing dwarfs these days.

[@doronron8715]

@@desmondhull5778 6ft2 and an ex Guardsman and served with some excellent guardsman who was small and definitely mighty. You touched no nerve. You just needed to be told you are a DISRESPECTFUL.

[@iriscollins7583]

@@desmondhull5778 A once respected man said, "You measure a man from the neck up."

[@selwynowen6213]

Had to laugh when at the beginning I heard their drill Sargent say to them about their mummies and daddies were there to see them,😂😂😂😂 I can remember my passing out parade in 1974

[@trevermcdonald2402]

Only six Lillywhites.

[@mikeman584]

Must have done away with height requirement some of the Guards passing out look quite small.

[@clipz4238]

10:56 yesssss m8 fuckin proud of ye la

[@alison__16]

Well done all of you!

[@bobxingerburger6198]

🟦🟥🟦

[@Mark-uf4kf]

How the numbers have dropped. What's this, one original platoon? Suggest someone starts recruiting

[@Jeffybonbon]

THe Guards lost something when perbright ended Good effort

[@nedrasellayah9314]

I thought family needed to dress more formally for such a special occasion.

[@allangibson4354]

Sans pareil.

[@jasonsmith-xw8xx]

The course SSm needs to get a grip of the pace stick

[@tba8241]

Well done Lads

[@patriot4786]

Do they have to cover their eye sight with their hats like that? 😂

[@Rumbletummy117]

I'm absolutely staggered at how few there are, is this down to recruitment failure, dropouts or so few young people just not interested? There's only about 2 dozen of them.

[@user-kk5jt9tr6i]

It's a blood brass band!

[@pulllift1]

Nice parade not a moan but looks better using the SLR