Micks !

Square bashing, Chelsea Bks '88

[@Derpasaurusrex1]

Back in 88' that rifle looked positively futuristic.

[@snipper1ie]

Considering the design first made an appearance in 1951 (EM-2), in 1988 it was a bit old.

[@Dumpsterfoot]

Derpasaurusrex1 now it looks like it jams too much

[@jasip1000]

Facts not Feelings god old 7.62x51 mm, I where a soldier in the late 80’s early 90’s, but not in the British army though.

[@Ks-zv6js]

Derpasaurusrex1 it’s the uniforms look older and nicer

[@iaindouglasmcwilliam8684]

Absolutely rotten trifle when I was in the service! No matter how much you cleaned it and treated with love, the shitty thing would jam, block and even had a few firing pins break! I know it go modernised and sorted and may have ended up reliable??? It wasnt for me!

[@sisuriffs]

That is an excellent voice of command with a sharp clear executive that can be heard for miles! It certainly helps those on parade to execute crisp movements. Respect.

[@richardpcrowe]

The Sergeant Major sounds like he caught some important equipment in his fly zipper..

[@rowley1950]

HAHAHAH...Hilarious ain't it? I just know I'd burst out laughing if I was one of those lads

[@richardpcrowe]

OTOH: General George Patton had a very similar ring to his voice...

[@joshuarosen6242]

+steve FromEngland I suspect you would regret that rather quickly.

[@rowley1950]

I think you are dead right Joshua....Makes you wonder if they screamed like that on purpose to provoke a reaction from the troops so they could give them a good bollocking

[@htolas]

There's actually a reason for that pitching; a sharp pitch is more likely to be heard on the parade square as well as the battlefield. And on the battlefield, the sergeant majors who can shout this way, don't have to shout as loud to be heard.

[@Odin029]

Those are tremendously disciplined soldiers. I would have died laughing when that sergeant major started yelling and I would have skewered myself on the bayonet

[@russefrance4869]

If he was shouting like that charging forward towards you in battle, you would have just died.

[@carlhurley2456]

You would only laugh once I can assure you, those guys can seriously damage your health, but great to know as a comrade.

[@jjrj8568]

​@@carlhurley2456yep, the fear of being punished (only once is more than enough) will keep you from laughing, no matter how ridiculous his voice is.

[@Insperato62]

As far as I know the Irish Guards proudly call themselves The Micks. The Scots Guards call themselves The Jocks. Their choice, so who are we to argue.

[@paddy864]

+Insperato62 On a similar note, I have no idea what the Coldstream Guards call themselves, but the rest of the Guards Division know them as the Sheep-shaggers.

[@Insperato62]

Oh those poor sheep! Blamed for everything!

[@lespeate1906]

We called them the "Brown-hatters" It wasn't politicallhy correct those days, of course!

[@Starfield6824]

Insperato62 Hats r made from bear skins

[@TH-gi6tl]

​@@paddy864 An individual guardsman is called a Coldstreamer. The regiment as a whole is referred to as the Coldstream.

[@pegasion6447]

1:06 is going as my wake up call

[@SR-ol6xm]

Pegasion64 I cant stop laughing..

[@josephdion2770]

And try to repeat it hahahah

[@josephdion2770]

Just click it again the 1:06

[@patriot4786]

And also this: 1:45

[@MrN8073]

I still remember my drill instructors voice from 1992. I went from drill mong to representing the Sqn in front of the parents in the pass out parade. One day it just clicked and I started to enjoy it.

[@btipton6899]

Who wants to go marching up and down the square? Right!

[@grant575mixmaster]

I'd Love to but I have a piano lesson!!

[@commandingjudgedredd1841]

Well, to be honest with you, I'd much rather be at home with the wife and kids.

[@TrueCourse]

I’d rather be in the pictures.

[@LordKitchenersKitchenUntensils]

RIGHT, SERGEANT MAJOR, MARCHING UP AND DOWN THE SQUARE, QUICK MARCH

[@landengreene4681]

MARCHIN UP AND DOWN THA SQWEAAA NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU EHHH

[@_Matsimus_]

Bloody awesome!! LOVE IT!!

[@ijsthee2000]

Nice seeing you here! I guess I'm a bit late to the party.

[@jjrj8568]

"CHAAAAAaaaaaaaaaange...HOOAH!"

[@angieroxy7550]

What is He saying????

[@TheMattSturgeon]

Change Arms

[@xanderjanson1392]

Change arms when you order the full command you usually run out of breath so a lot of commands are shortened

[@angieroxy7550]

@@TheMattSturgeon Which TV Programme is this video from?

[@Axgoodofdunemaul]

I remember switching from the M1 to the M14 to the M16 in the US Army. Our drill & ceremonies got edited down to almost nothing under the stress of the Vietnam War. Thanks for giving us this video of these fine men.

[@guywilloughby3383]

However to the credit of the United States military most of your ceremonial soldiers sailors and airmen still use either an M1 or even a Springfield. Unfortunately it is the tradition of the british military for us to always drill with our current weapon, that's because we don't have any actual ceremonial only soldiers, well unless of course you include the Household Cavalry mounted element. I personally really enjoy watching the united states marine corps silent drill team using very nicely polished versions of the m1

[@HamishBanish]

Your post is very old but a belated reply The weapon is the SA 80, from the early days when British infantry switched over to 5.56 rounds similar to US infantry small arms Prior to this we used 7.62 rounds, same as the AK 47 and seriously heavier

[@P53eud0nym05]

Sounds like he inhaled too much helium 😂

[@johnfenton7990]

Guardsman and proud, Irish, English, Welsh or Scots, who cares brave men who do their duty for the freedoms we enjoy today...so stop trolling Feeley and get over it. Well done the "Micks". From a proud Irishman...

[@tigerspuds]

You should be ashamed of yourself. You are no Irish man.

[@tigerspuds]

Bignobsinyemouth "You're"

[@tigerspuds]

Bignobsinyemouth Ain't you the clever little boy. xx

[@RobertK1993]

Ireland is it own country volounatry part of EU for economic benfits and power the UK choose leave all that that thier buisiness.

[@ianmclaughlin4043]

No ma cup a tea

[@richardkennedy3846]

Ah, THE IRISH GUARDS! We're all proud of you ... and Alex's memory is always with us ...

[@Aesop059]

When on a massed parade, particularly in the wind, a high pitched command carries further and faster so that the sound of the command travels to all troops at the same time.

[@patrickstarr2428]

You're right to some extent, although if you're on a really large parade square, like at Pirbright, it still doesnt arrive at exactly the same time.

[@suzannep8371]

I’m in awe but scared of the Sergeant Majors voice.. I’ll pick my knees up Sir

[@Garage53NZ]

ONE! 2 3 ONE! will never forget that timing for all drill movements!

[@davenewman4596]

Great little video, I have been around that square at Chelsea Bks many times

[@pat8212]

My husband’s a Mick as was his father before him. Both very, very proud to have served King and Queen and country. Conscription should be brought back. Discipline, today, is lacking in many ways. Conscription gave young men an identity and taught them about being there for each other in their regiment......

[@mv432]

Some daft but more sensible comments posted for this vid ! ....embrace this piece of our history and traditions, cos the way this country and current government are acting ....this will be history !...Q.S.

[@henryvagincourt]

Whatever you think, This is British soldiers at their best, and that's number one in the world., things change but our young people who serve don't.

[@Robodick4]

I disagree! ... #2! Number One are the RN!

[@gemmaduggan8545]

henryvagincourt I would have to say the American military is alot more advanced than the prods

[@philhead1951]

its not more advanced, its just larger and they got much less war experience

[@michaelc9810]

Phil head Who has less war experience?!??

[@shreagol7812]

Gemma Duggan bull shit!!!

[@postscript67]

Tom Fleming doing the commentary. Remembrance Sunday has never been the same since he stopped doing it.

[@daviddixon9458]

Lovely drill work. No doubt about it the Brits are the best at drill work I've ever seen. And I'm an Australian ex soldier say this.

[@iantomlinson9651]

The GI's at Whale Island would make these soldiers and their poofy Sergeants run around till they dropped!!

[@peterkerr4019]

A turn at the slow march while changing arms executed perfectly. That's some serious drill work!

[@exarmyboy1996]

Good ole Micks. Best thing I did joining them, QS

[@starchy3565]

No it wasn't the best thing you did Mick , the nd was 🤣6plt

[@Litheon11]

people who have never done drill dont understand how hard this is, at this slow pace

[@robertphair4285]

That RSM was CSM 4 company when I joined the Micks. It was he who developed the rifle drill for the SA80.

[@piggy201]

Thank god for this documentary, without it noone would knew that the Monty Python's depiction of British military wasn't a parody.

[@rorymac7714]

The true Mick Regiments were disbanded when Ireland became free Those colours are laid up in Westminster Cathedral in St Pats Chapel

[@GerryRed7]

My Father was in The Welsh Guards, 1943 to 1961 and was a drill Sergeant and weapons instructor he did three Trooping of the Colour... he could never understand why they were in Red Tunics , Bearskins etc... yet had to use the current battle rifle? As they'd never see action in Red Tunics...why they couldn't continue using the Enfield Mk 4, because they had to adapt the drill when the SLR came in... the American Drill Squads still use the Garand for Ceremonial duties! Didn't change over to the M16 when that was their main battle rifle!

[@FightingForce1]

Great bunch of soldiers.

[@attaat]

They didn't 'invent' the change arms drill just for the SA80. I remember practicing it with the SLR.

[@thebroskie28]

+Andy T He didn't mean that the change arms command was being created in order to compensate for the SA80, he just meant that it would not be an action within the queens birthday parade.

[@andrewstephenson4784]

Me too. 1LR - 2LR - 3LR - 4. Change arms on the march formed a part of QCS continuity drill with SLRs for years.

[@alexmcdowall9562]

Must’ve been harder though surely as the slr from what iv seen was a pretty thin weapon at least compared to assault rifles like the sa80

[@rodsinclair2573]

That is the way parade ground commands are always given, so that everyone can hear. There drill is also excellent.

[@neilhellens8956]

I can,t get Monty Python `Marching up and down the Square` out of my head when I see this

[@TheRofllolwtf]

Do anyone know where I can find the full video???

[@mad7206]

I got goosebumps as soon as the drill commands where screamed

[@Mick8598]

Well said... A Mick Guard is a Mick Guard, no matter what religion he is. Up The Micks!

[@8ballphil150]

most are scousers . 🤣🤣

[@rorysmith7912]

what is the title of the full documentary?

[@victorbatres7542]

Amazing , steep in tradition.

[@melaniemackenzie3490]

Here is the tear jerking reason why I am so proud of our servicemen/women. Stunning. ❤

[@kylebickley506]

Irish is a large part of my heritage. Always wonder what y'all looked like in uniform. I served as a Marine, then joined the Army. Trained with the Brits, would have liked to have trained with you. Somewhere over there my family still lives.

[@m.g.3013]

Bit thick, are you?

[@John-qx1zi]

@@m.g.3013 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@dai5y]

Uhhhhh…… micks are mostly recruited from england or NI.. the irish ones youre looking for are definitely not in this regiment, considering it’s technically illegal to recruit from the republic anyway.. Lol….

[@CIMAmotor]

@@dai5yI don't think it's illegal. My Dad was from Dublin but was in the British Army.

[@callu947]

@@CIMAmotorjaysus he’s a turncoat

[@KnightsbridgeStudios]

Do you have any more of the documentary? I'm very interested in it. Intro of the SA80, lovely.

[@randallkoch6215]

Those officers don't have vocal cords, they have vocal cables.

[@royalordinance]

The toughest of the tough.

[@ianporter7474]

well said "go on the MICKS" a great regiment

[@lawrencehawkins7198]

One word: Amazing.

[@Coldstreamer17]

Trooping the Colour 1988 was amazing..

[@vercingetorixavernian8978]

The screech scream is hilarious tho hahahaha

[@ThePleasent1]

Who is still watching this in 2022

[@trismegistusqueeg9565]

The Brigade of Guards. The last formation to retain the 'Screaming Skulls'.

[@celtfin1]

i served 5 year in the irish defence forces was treated like shit and have nothing to show or no qualification. i would gladly serve the BRITISH ARMY im sure id be treated better than my own treated me.

[@MultiRonnie1234]

at least you could gain qualifications

[@seanbhoy493]

why serve in an army where you murder innocent people

[@64MDW]

seanbhoy493 Why be a complete moron...go get a library card and, while you're at it, a life.

[@naardri]

seanbhoy493 Presume that your choice is car bombs in places crowded with ordinary people.

[@PaterExcelsior]

This lad joined his nations armed forces, and decided that the British Army would better suit him. And he’s probably right. Murdering innocent people is the work of gangsters and cut throat stand-over merchants like the paramilitaries, that’s all they are.

[@CarzorStelatis]

The result - the 1988 parade - is also on KZbin!

[@robsmith7567]

I fucking love the high pitch screaming hahaha

[@cbviperess9319]

The Irish weren't prepared for that high pitched squel

[@ThePleasent1]

Who`s still watching this in 2021.

[@ldessertl9063]

Here in 2024

[@haroldinsley171]

Watching in 2024 🙂

[@RampantFury925]

News flash: Nobody cares when you're watching.

[@ThePleasent1]

@@RampantFury925 Clearly you do.

[@RampantFury925]

@@ThePleasent1 Oh, real original.

[@rolandhawken6628]

Don't you just love British army drill pigs ,, Excellent kit

[@maverick1743]

Been round that drill square many a time!💂👍😊 In fact! I was on that square that very day!😊

[@maverick1743]

@Oliver O'Donovan Hello @Oliver O'Donovan. I wouldn't identify any serving! Or Ex serving member of Her Majesty's H.M Forces Without their prior consent! I would consider that an infringement in doing so On my part! What I can say is the C.S.M in ?? also had a brother serving in the same regiment! & @the same rank! If I'm not mistaken! Regards fella. Q.s💂.

[@maverick1743]

@Oliver O'Donovan I'd have to be biased in my approach in saying! The Irish Guards! (Micks)💂 & The Guards division in its entirety! Among the best serving soldiers! & Regiments in the World! The C.S.M you mentioned in your previous post! Both him & his brother! Well known career soldiers! in the Mick's!💂 Both Earned! & Wore! Their rank well! Don't know if I would have said that @the time mind!lol I recollect being on a run. Through one of the local Great park's around Chelsea. With one of the said Brothers! & Him, deviating us through the duck pond! Much to the dismay of the live in wild life! & The great amusement of the civvies enjoying an outing! With added entertainment value! Anyways. Regards Oliver! To you & your Cousin! Much Respect for those who do! & Have served! Q.s💂

[@SteamboatWilley]

@FlatulousMaximus I was surprised to learn the SA80 was heavier than the SLR. I've fired the L98 (with the Air Cadets), and it was way lighter than the old No. 8 .22 rifle.

[@goldbloke]

Well said Barry,lot of countries would love to have the BLUE RED BLUE of the Household Division(especilily the yanks)

[@yourquality6979]

the drill voice is so sick

[@vestty5802]

Your Quality midlands accent

[@wasteofspace1234]

CHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANGE - *cluck bawk bawk!*

[@mv432]

Hilary the beds weren't all that comfy either but am sure you received some Mick hospitality ;)

[@sagewrldtv]

almost achieved perfect 90s

[@user-eh2sj2mc1u]

I remember getting bruised collar bones from doing that over and over again with iron sights. That bloody foresight was a menace.

[@jamesdarnel]

That weapon is AWWWFFFUUUULLLL

[@andrewdown6234]

PERFECT!!!

[@GavTatu]

drill is brill....it makes my knob throb !

[@ImRodHull]

The good ol British 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3. This is what made histories greatest empire :) ...well, that and Jolly Jack Tar.

[@freedomatlast8756]

Nonsence.

[@FantasioOWL]

Diese Stimme!! 😂😂 wie bei Marching up and down the square ahaha

[@yllbuzoku1670]

Aaaah, the slashed peak caps. Making Peak caps look more funky since 1914! I don't know if its a regimental thing though. Could anyone explain weather it is a regimental thing to slash the peak or if it's just personal choice?

[@darrylcook9319]

As an ex milatry tailor i no this. Its done for a few reasons. 1st its done to help deflect the sun from the eyes. 2nd it looks more authority 3rd because when the ranks change due to promotion they have to be cut so they can be re sewn in place, however for historic reasons it was so that soldiers didn't catch them in the riggins on board ships, ex grenadier guards tailor

[@hansslagter8700]

That birthday ordeal takes 3 hours , Imagine you need to piss with at least 2.5 hours to go !!

[@monkeyspankerful]

The Big Badge was just about to smash that out..... You can see the "hang on..... CSM carry on" moment.

[@thecanadianrailfan6304]

It's interesting all those changes they had to make just because of the SA80

[@tartan_ninja69]

Was lucky enough to be in 12 Company on Herrick 13, fantastic bunch of Guards...And me only a Humble jock (not a Jock Guard, Royal Regt version)

[@sprinterofficial8457]

you know your a quiet person when you have to actually scream to make an order 1:05

[@cirian75]

I remember my 1st ever rilfe drill, they said the 1st person who drops the L85 gets a free pass, everyone after that gets beasted.

[@krishansharma7116]

Sergent major is a nightingale!

[@donalddexter2770]

this is the bomb.... surely can see where Monty Python got that idea....😅😅😅

[@matthewpowell6516]

the G.S.M looks a bit disappointed that the C.S.M came along and got to shout the orders he was going to do.

[@johnminehan1148]

How do you learn to give commands that way . . . unless someone is hitting you between the legs with a bat?

[@robertnolan8240]

Wow..SgtMajor's a bit shrill..guess that's the common command method. As a former US Marine, I noticed their oblique movement is rather complicated. OUTSTANDING..Carry On..

[@NyPer920]

That movement is called a Left (or Right) Form. It enables the 'line' formation to be retained whilst changing the direction of advance.

[@tayspuddy]

To my Knowledge the big badge has always only ever been displayed by the WO1 RSM of the 5 Foot Guards Regiments, Plus the Garrison Sergeant Major London District (who now has a new Insignia) and the Attending Clerk London District. The other WO1'S of the foot guards, who have an appointment such as RSM of the HAC, RSM All Arms Drill Wing, RSM New College Sandhurst etc... Wear the much smaller Insignia on the forearm like any other WO1.

[@daveyburgess]

Was that the SLR with the plastic stock an butt, or the older wood version? I do recall, back in Pirbright in '72, a Drill Sergeant (nameless) didn't like the complaints from one of our platoon members about the weight of the rifle, and had us do a drill session with "jimpys" instead - there were no more complaints! (jimpy=GMPG for the ununiformed!)

[@ronholfly]

How I wish all young men of today should lean this discipline and precision. All age 18 should at least complete the basic eight weeks. It might frighten a lot to death, but it would wake mommies little darling up. I never regret doing national service.

[@tamnickyle]

"TAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHT. HAAAAST."

[@archivedmorriss1604]

If i was one of them at that video, *i would laugh because of the sergeant major's voice crack*

[@dennisking6972]

If someone squealed like that in civvy street, they would be locked away in a mental institution!

[@imapaine-diaz4451]

OMG Listening to this SM, I just can't help thinking "monty python returns" !!

[@PUAlum]

Love all this! And nobody does it as well as the Brits. But agree with Richard (2 years ago I see); the Sgt Major sounds like someone is putting the squeeze on something....s.

[@johnbarnes5237]

Sounds like Tom Fleming doing the commentary. Great guy.

[@dastealthoperator4138]

1:21 Im sorry I cant stop laughing

[@fire5736]

Honestly, I never saw that voice coming, it's like SSLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPE.... HARMS!

[@ShimomuraTakezoWong]

AA grade soldiering with a resounding class of calling to arms.

[@CadetsHowToUK]

That Warrant Officer 1 insignia Might be Garrison Sergeant Major, the most senior rank in london, basically in charge of drill of all guards...and has the Insignia on the upper sleeve instead of the cuff

[@hamishmcpenguin603]

Remember this place so well - They sold it for residential development.

[@47thmilsimregiment70]

I don't know If I could keep a straight face from those commands. I hate to say that, because I know my discipline would be put to the test there, but I think if I just focused on marching, I could get through it. MAYBE.

[@dabsy123]

Ole V McCellen there as RSM. had him at the Guards Depot in 85

[@TheShiraz92]

AIEEEEEE , OOUHHHH! , IEEEEEEH!

[@ijmr2005]

Chaaaaaarge ( voice crack included)

[@rockleskeogh8443]

my dads on their he was in the micks northern ireland jungle and prime minister foreign aid policy

[@marvinlewis9639]

i served in infantry in early 80 s year ceramonial tour of gibraltar you have no idea how long it takes to get to this standard and dont dare make a mistake taken away and locked up for that trolls try befor you comment respect your forces i feel we may need them some time soon

[@Caver461]

1 Queens?

[@GlasgowGallus]

Marvin Lewis Was in Gib attached to 1st Queens in '86...total adventure for a wee Glasgow boy...I remember that at one point, the international border with Spain was in my hands, along with a 6 ft 3 inch RAF copper with a rabid Alsatian and a ghetto blaster playing Billy Connelly tapes. Of course High Security MEANT something in those days...all of it offset with hip and happenin' nights at Lady Penelope's and Buccaneers night clubs...tip top man...