On The March: The Lost Art Of Pace-Sticking | Forces TV

[@jetrickgordo4026]

I love how the music stops when he said pause.

[@KumaBean]

It was a nice touch, lol 👌

[@thephilosophyofrights8688]

Do you know the song that's being played ??? Please I've heard the March before just cant remember

[@owenbrown3816]

Swear to you, I read this comment right as that happened

[@melmc3306]

I remember this guy from my time at Edinburgh Castle. Brilliant bloke

[@numbnutz7832]

Obviously an ex ranker? 😂

[@thomasdesrochers9241]

We still do pace-sticking in the Royal Canadian Army Cadets and we still use it when practicing our drilling and our march.

[@jonnyrocket3659]

you can always tell a Captain who is a former CSM/RSM.. due respect Sir.

[@wessexdruid7598]

My immediate thought in the first second... :D

[@s4ss.m8]

@@wessexdruid7598 Definitely. CSMs just hit different in drill

[@anthony_obrien4080]

Exactly what I thought 🤙🍻

[@simonflatman9765]

A standard (non ranker) Captain would have far less understanding of drill etiquette

[@wessexdruid7598]

@@simonflatman9765 The difference in hands on experience between someone promoted through the ranks to a direct commission is likely to be much more than a decade.

[@ulrichmeintjes8838]

Let’s be honest. None of us searched for this

[@williamheyman5439]

I did not search for this. I am a retired US Army colonel (but I started as a private so I am not completely ruined) and remember when the Army Chief of Staff Johnson eliminated all "swagger sticks" as being a vestigial remnant of European armies. We never had pacing sticks and have no idea how that would be viewed. In my career I saw the US Army practically leave all parades and ceremonies behind for combat exercises. The only parades, in my later years, were change of commands, and maybe, just maybe, some civilian VIP. Some US general once said of some other army, "Oh, yes. All generals and bands." I had no idea what he was talking about.

[@dorianphilotheates3769]

Ulrich Meintjes - Au contraire, mon ami...

[@HughJarse1968]

I did. Not sure why, exactly...

[@crazyade9556]

nor me, I was watching a comedy of a out of step QOR Canadian march lol, oh and my regiment didn't have pace sticks so our guys don't do this course

[@solitaar495]

I searched for it. I am into military and history stuff

[@Phlegmwahn]

In all my 26+ years in the Army I only ever saw RSMs carrying their pace stick, never did I see it being used!

[@tannerholmes1587]

RIGHT. Is everyone else happy with my little plan....... *OF MARCHING UP AND DOWN THE SQUARE*

[@cujomojo]

I'm learning the piano.

[@owencheng523]

I have a book I would like to read

[@tannerholmes1587]

Right, off you all go then.

[@Endarfin]

Ehm Sir? I would like to be home with the missus....

[@samarvora7185]

Right, what about the rest of you? Rather be at the pictures, I suppose?

[@tim8602]

That they actually took the time to pause the music was brilliant! :)

[@danschneider9921]

An American speaking here (US Army, Armor Branch 2002-06) but I have to say the professionalism and traditions of the British Army is second to none, and they pull it all off without being obnoxious about it. But looks like that Sgts buckle is off center...

[@Josh23761]

Being a smaller nation and army, we've needed to make sure every one of our fine service personnel are up to perfect standard - and then further improved. I assume its why during basic training the NCO's get people paying attention to detail straight off the bat (with the attitude that if you can't make a straight bed then how can you be trusted with a rifle lol). I'm a civilian student in computer science but I have not ruled out using my skills to have a technical role in the programming and development of military software. Every Veteran has told me its a fantastic life.

[@mrmurphypiers1241]

The British army is the oldest in the world there are regiments older than the United states

[@danschneider9921]

@@mrmurphypiers1241 Given. All am saying is I personally love it.

[@peterforden5917]

@@mrmurphypiers1241 the Corps of Royal Engineers were unofficially founded in 1065 officially Arch Bishop Gundlaf in 1070 only the warders of the toer come near he Sappers have fought in every war England has ever fought and in most campaigns too. first in last out the Sappers :D

[@palomino73]

@READY4 ANYTHING Jeez - you're perfectly right ! Oh, how much overall-impressions can deceive the eye on the details ...

[@betterdayscoming6955]

Scots make great soldiers, but I can't imagine this man as a civilian.

[@truckertom3323]

Now a Captain, But once an RSM, the most Feared man in the Battalion, ask any Infantry Soldier,from any Regiment who he has the most respect for and the answer will be "Regimental sergeant Major" or RSM.

[@gunnerhoward3134]

RSM tougher than tough !

[@robertmspooner]

GSM bigger than RSM

[@davewolfy2906]

Oh aye, they can be a horrible lot when on the wrong end of them . A lot of them do not do well. It is remarkably sad to see someone who has been part of something so special for so long - 22 years or more , quite often straight from school who is then about 40 years old going into civvy-street back to the bottom of the pile. It doesn't matter what rank he/she is , but it is more profound the higher the rank.

[@zrobertson8862]

some of them make good Soldiers, it's a shame that the Country itself is completely Neutered, I am a Scot myself Bravehearts ,l don't think so,

[@arthurscrote4640]

Fascinating. I imagine most soldiers from the past will only remember the pace stick as something they were hit over the head with as recruits.

[@8ballphil150]

Not in the Welsh guards . I joined in 73 and every W02 upwards was forced to do pace stick drill . We had to like it or lump it . If you wanted to go up the ladder , then learn it .

[@JakobVarming]

The is just SOOOOOO British! Love it! Greetings from a former Danish Royal Guard.

[@mad7206]

I bet that Captain is an ex ranker. He carries him self and talks like a Sargent Major

[@stanleysmith2036]

ex rsm drill sgt lol

[@wilhard45]

mad7206 I concur. Only an enlisted man could find an excuse for a wee tot in relation to drill. Drill is thristy work. As a former US Marine Sergeant I can understand the need for a pint on parade.

[@KYIRISH1]

Uuh-rah! A wee nip will always help the troops along the way! I'm an old grunt meself. Rifleman. M-1. Closest to combat was the Cuban Missle Crisis and we were loaded up ready to head to Gitmo. Fortunately Kennedy and Kruschev were able to cool things down, or no telling what would be left of our world after a nuclear holocaust.

[@johnbutler7188]

He must be as he a LSGC ribbon.

[@mad7206]

John Butler Long Service and never got caught medal

[@kyle12111994]

Everyone saying his belt buckle is off centre obviously don't know the uniform! The buttons run off centre, the buckle is centred.

[@iainreid9822]

Nope, it is not . And I'm an ex Guards Depot Drill and Weapons Instructor

[@strickie1971]

It’s way off.

[@historex54tamiya]

Rubbish, the buttons are fitted to the tunic centre, the overlap is off centre NOT the buttons. The buttons should be perfectly centre above and below the buckle!

[@william_marshal]

Bullshite, He's wearing Number two's and the buttons run central, his belt is skew wiff, he a scruffy slovenly soldier, march that man to jail SM !!!

[@PNL-DJ-1]

I would imagine that the soldier knows how he should look for inspection. The Captain seems to think he is squared away too. I am betting that they know what they are doing.

[@oldgitsknowstuff]

Bloody marvelous ! Music to my ears. My Uncle had a pace stick. Whenever his name was mentioned, Squaddies would would cower in terror. Thanks to the Boys in the Armed forces. Thanks to you and your efforts in the name of the crown, I have never had to take up a rifle in the defence of my country. Respect to every serviceman. Thank you.

[@meme4one]

John Sadler my uncle was the same. His stick scared all the boys. I'll always miss uncle Jimmy Saville.

[@alexpang5814]

Goaty McGoatins lmao nice one

[@onajourney2072]

John Sadler: And girls...cause their isn't enough real men to pass a BFT let alone fight.

[@UhtredOfBamburgh]

I've always wanted to shine tiny hinges on a folding stick, maybe the military is the right choice for me after all...

[@ψευδάνερ]

thats tax payer money well spent,

[@dorianphilotheates3769]

:P - As a serving officer, my thought precisely.

[@kornpops1261]

Lmao wtf did I just watch but I want me sum them benefits yo

[@matthewdickson7838]

Pure military excellence 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@Paul_Lucas]

SNCO in the kilt is out of step...

[@kittymervine6115]

no as a Scotswoman I have to correct you, the others are all out of step. He's the only one doing it correctly.

[@theart8039]

@@kittymervine6115 Haha nice : D

[@radioactiverat8751]

@@kittymervine6115 Then riddle me this, why did he hesitate at the end there after glancing at the others? Hmmmmmmmmmmm?

[@CaesarInVa]

@@radioactiverat8751 That wasn't a "glance", that was a Scot's look of disdain and contempt.

[@lotus1850]

no.. that’s just Scots they go off the opposite foot so they are the other step

[@daffidkane8350]

Brings back great memories of Sandhurst and 8 years in the infantry. I remuneration fondly all those RSMs who passed through Pirbright. British army is the best! I am a shameless Anglophile!

[@gilanbarona9814]

As an ex soldier of the Philippines, I have heard some soldiers there say that Britain, not Spain or the US, should have colonised the country. Had that happened, the nation's military might have been more professional.

[@danielwhyatt3278]

Well that’s very interesting. I’m not really a bough on the military of the Philippines, but it does seem like it could use some more professional work. Although we had taken the Philippines I’m sure i’m sure it would’ve been a very welcome extension of our empire in the day for sure and added to our collective knowledge. And even after the last country became independent, the Philippines would’ve been a welcome member of the Commonwealth of Nations.

[@leiladekwatro3147]

@@danielwhyatt3278 Sadly, your troops never really left manila after you took it.

[@georgefos8311]

Really

[@dorsetyeoman]

Any army wasting time with this nonsense has forgotten what an army is for.

[@gilanbarona9814]

@@dorsetyeoman An army is only a microcosm of society. Some of its most basic ideas ultimately come from its social and community origins. Far from being nonsense, understanding this could help an army understand what is and is not essential to its character.

[@rogerpropes7129]

"Though o'er my clay no banner wave, No trumpet anthem swell, Enough, they murmur o'er my grave--He like a soldier fell."

[@garethdesborough7960]

I remember being taught drill at Deal barracks, Depot of the Royal Marines as it was then, as a young cadet in 1976. The drill sergeant used the pace stick correctly as he marched us back and forth, shaping us into a smart unit and giving us an idea of how to drill like Royal Marines.

[@blidders5745]

Pov: this was in your recommended even tho it's 4 years old

[@mikepeirson1150]

When I was in the military I remember one day on the parade square watching the RSM taking the company sergeant majors through a spell of pace sticking. They were so skilled, never forgotten.

[@hvnterblack]

March commands and formations are very important. Mobility is key for any type of forces, so they must have standards of moving.

[@austinarrington5004]

I applaud the soldierly poise of His Majesty’s Armed Forces. Fascinating!

[@Jigaboo123456]

Methinks the Captain was a a Razman before commissioning, he looks every inch a soldier:-) Very good instructor too: clear, concise, unambiguous and motivational, encouraging "bags of swank"!

[@geoffreylee5199]

Seeing what he is describing to civilians would be great. Well described for soldiers.

[@SackFulloApplez1993]

1:47 dude in kilt messed up.

[@Shannmeister]

SackFulloApplez1993 Yep he fudged it alright. Parade Ground 6am tomorrow for a good beasting from the RSM!

[@randallgoguen3463]

Like forever also.

[@raymondkelly3234]

Can't wear trousers with balls that size.

[@andrewclark3977]

That's a lashing

[@smudgerbugg]

*Michael G* It's a kilt.

[@colethornton4285]

Very interesting. I love the traditions of other countries military branches. CPO, U.S.N, Retired.

[@martindowling3338]

Ha! Chalky white the man's a living legend ! Well done Sir!

[@TheMightyKinkle]

I liked that pause at 1:59 😊

[@dave1234aust]

I commissioned from WO1 to CAPT in the Australian Army. Definitely wasn't for the prestige. Was given a choice, apply and take your chances with the Board, or spend the rest of your career in Army HQ. Saddest day was leaving the Sergeants Mess as PMC and realising I'd "lost" my right to go back.

[@TMM6944]

Agreed, WO's and Sgt's mess are by far the most exclusive clubs in the world.

[@robd8577]

Sounds like you should have stayed.

[@dave1234aust]

Damaged my back and neck. Staying wasn't an option

[@markhoughton3176]

Why be a junior in the office's mess when your the cream of the crop in the wo's and Sgt's and we worked for a living Ex RSM ZMP

[@william_marshal]

The lads or the Toffs, what a choice !!!

[@WarzSchoolchild]

As a Dad's Army Artist's Rifles Section of The Catering Corps, I could not help noticing the fabulous "Brick Wall" in the background. "Eat your heart out." Paul Klee perfection. (see Wikipedia) ... The rest was equally impressive. Bravo!

[@marklivingstone3710]

Around April/May every year in The Mall you can see the RSMs/CSMs measuring with their pace sticks getting ready for Trooping the Colour in June. I respect every person in the Household Division, their professionalism and their commitment to their service but, surely, they know how many paces it is by now and could do the March to Horseguards with their eyes closed. 😉 Seriously, it’s not like the route gets longer or shorter.

[@reinerdykeman]

There could be a reason why they continue to use their pace sticks, for example the parade ground doesn’t change, but the troops do

[@gavg89iiuktvii35]

Thank you for your SERVICE . GOD BLESS YOU 🇬🇧🙏🏻🇬🇧

[@thewaywardgrape3838]

Having a Scot teach you drill is strangely intimidating. Tough bastards!

[@Damo2690]

Even when speaking soft

[@hongdaxu6169]

Why? Because of his accent?

[@wjf0ne]

A short explanation on the different holes in the brass bar to make different pace lengths on the pace stick and the reasons for them would have rounded off the clip nicely.

[@----.__]

1:40 Scotsman gets all out of shape, loses control of pace stick and starts square gaiting!

[@Tocsin-Bang]

Still sounds like an RSM, great to have worked his way up from the ranks.

[@seltaeb9691]

And you can't fool 'em. They know all the tricks & dodges. They are a pain to be under & you keep a low profile!

[@ronaldwilson7233]

Yeah that is captain white i think my dad knew him very well he started as a junior rank

[@howardtreesong4860]

This man believes in that idea, he is a proud member of the service.

[@robbierunciman]

I used to know an ecologist whose father had been an RSM, he used a pace stick when working to measure his transects and sample squares. Much more efficient than the usual gear.

[@CoartneyGrace]

I’m not gonna lie I liked for his awesome accent and stayed for the amazing detail and love for excellence and history

[@johnwarne8941]

The Guards Motto.. If it moves salute it... if not... Paint it ... Tick Tock, Tick Tock !!

[@hhh0511]

@Alexander Challis ?

[@honda197056]

Truly spot on I must say.

[@shuto1239]

The Scots have been in the vanguard of the British army for over 300 yrs there a reason for that. Some of the keyboard warriors who have posted on here have little idea what they are talking about.

[@gman922]

Great Comment SIR!!

[@douglasstocks9698]

It's nearer 400 years with the Royal Scots. They were founded 1633 by King Charles I

[@coops9871]

The jocks are our bitches

[@armorsmith43]

Shuto 123 that reason being the Dress Act of 1746

[@douglasstocks9698]

@@armorsmith43 that banned the wearing of tartan except for the govt tartan

[@786philb]

Rsm I once had the pleasure of seeing using a pace stick was immaculate. Not one shabby move and a voice you never ignored. You just know mistakes are not allowed. Theres no questioning. Just marched off the parade ground.

[@rogerauger7766]

Captain, you and the Sergeant Major really impressed me. Greetings from Canada sir!

[@merrymaker1031]

Sargeant, not sargeant major

[@PokeEyeSlapSlap]

@@merrymaker1031Sergeant not Sargeant

[@merrymaker1031]

@@PokeEyeSlapSlap dyslexic. ever heard of it.

[@skipsteel]

I remember passing out on Parade in front of 2 Brigadier Generals, went down like a fence post with no regard for the pavement I was told. Probably why I have a twitch, because I should have at least flinched. I could march well, its the standing still, that used to just kill me. In the end I got through flight training just fine.

[@daithinolanskl1977]

is the belt buckle supposed to be off center, I'm not not picking, I'd just like to know.

[@moj6241]

No

[@daithinolanskl1977]

Joseph Gillon So he's a bird. Get off parade.

[@justaman-km1hl]

Daithi N I was thinking the same thing, his gig line is off. Looks like a soup sandwich.

[@ystadcop6935]

You mean centre, not center. But well picked up.

[@Grover895]

Yes it is off center. In my day he would have been up on a charge!

[@madwolf0966]

My god that beautiful Scottish Accent!

[@hongdaxu6169]

Yeah

[@wolfenstien13]

None of these commenter knows a thing about uniforms. The buckle is in the center. The buttons is what makes it appear off centered. Look at his tie, look at the other soldiers.

[@945wendy]

How interesting. Thank you. I love watching

[@allybally0021]

Bang on. Good to see the explanations for this.

[@DPG214]

Magnificent! Nothing better than being British!

[@harry47812]

lots of things are

[@obama8573]

@@harry47812 agreed

[@bloodlove93]

Yeah nothing.... Except for literally anything ever.

[@obama8573]

how many teeth you have

[@grahamjordan1040]

@@harry47812 being English

[@user-kn5wh5cg2g]

My old man was buried with his.

[@wordsmithgmxch]

Want a chuckle? Activate the captions and read along with the captain's little talk!

[@100ksubssoicanbragtomyfrie4]

That captain was definitely an RSM, non commissioned officers are probably the best for that, down to earth

[@pplesandoranges]

What's that lovely piece of music in the background?

[@richardgiles2484]

And this is why we in the UK have the best armed forces in the world 👏

[@DieFlabbergast]

Tell that to the Israeli Defence Forces, or anyone who has worked with them.

[@EngPheniks]

2:00 - "and then he pause" Music stops. That was brilliant editing. 👍

[@brendanmorey4308]

Got whacked a few times with one of those by the RSM on parade 😂🤣😃. Ex 1RNZIR 1990-1998

[@BatMan-oe2gh]

Yeah, I remember my RSM. He loved his stick, and he was good with it. Ex AIF 1979 to 1995.

[@meltingeinstein3012]

Making sure it's clean, AND free from dirt - genius!

[@SlopedOtter]

Ahhh ITC, that parade square brings back memories, bad ones mind

[@graemestagey5141]

SlopedOtter n

[@graemestagey5141]

Pressed wrong button. Oops

[@Mike88Actual]

I learned something new militarily today, these fellas personify soldierly virtue in dress, appearance and marching skill. Crack on lads! 🇬🇧

[@kamikazeyamamoto4545]

Why does this remind me of Monty Python?

[@thedolphin5428]

Yep, exactly my thoughts. Why? Because Python made a mockery of such pointless silliness.

[@owensims7491]

"Anyone got a problem? wiv my li'l plan? Of marching, up and daahn the SKWEAH!?"

[@thedolphin5428]

@@owensims7491 Oh YEAH! Now I remember. Too true. They are both as funny as each other, the real marching and the mockery marching.

[@stevemccann4166]

The Dolphin Atkinson: Yes, I would rather be with the wife and kids. Drill Sgt: Would you noooow. Alright off you go!! 🤣

[@williamllewelyn9517]

Because everything here does!

[@IainFrame]

It's not a lost art, it's just that the army now is so tiny that there are hardly any left.

[@3204clivesinclair]

Belt buckle is not centred, neither is his hat/cap badge.

[@truckertom3323]

Yep,a bag of shit tied in knotts.

[@3204clivesinclair]

Absolutely - in my day, the DSM would have gone to town on this guy. When it comes to dress/drill standards today's mob are poor - take a look at the dressing during Trooping the Colour...

[@murrayreed2881]

tin hero

[@murrayreed2881]

and what is a dsm

[@murrayreed2881]

pratt

[@leonwreyford9092]

amazing military obsession with precision .. rightfully so. I like the swagger and style he mentions that form an important part of the tradition..

[@gunnerhoward3134]

Jesus, this brings back some memories.

[@abmong]

The sergeant drilling us one time said "Bloody Spunkspunges" when two female cadets walked across his parade square giggling... My squad couldn't stop laughing for hours.

[@kristjanmartin9883]

Port for preservation. I love it. D.M.

[@Nas00ri]

I didn't know Macklemore was an army sergeant

[@R3RLEE]

Buttons are off set ..buckle is inline with the cap badge....all correct!

[@ryanwillis2513]

Rip the fact that his belt is off centre

[@VacheChauve]

It's in line with his throat, buttons are to the left

[@IrishChef85]

@@VacheChauve and the fuckn bottom of the stick is cracked lol

[@pilot1721]

@@IrishChef85 the sticks probably served in more wars and been around longer than most countries

[@spurgear4]

Ahhh this brings back memories. Not all good memories but memories.

[@ethanwalker700]

You don't know how hard it is to use a pacestick

[@Cdr_Mansfield_Cumming]

Wonderfully smart. Immaculate men. Credit to their units

[@bayviewnick8791]

His 'gig line' is messed up. The buckle is off center to his left.

[@matthewfindlay2242]

Cap badge isn't central either...show parade!

[@Damo2690]

No it's not, the buttons are off centre. Belt is in line with the tie

[@fabiocaruso225]

davvero elegante e sottile come l'ufficiale alla fine della presentazione dell'uniforme del sergente invita all'arruolamento nelle forze armate. Un vero gentiulmo delle Guardie della Regina.

[@roys3577]

Apparently they also lost the footage of them marching with the pace sticks which is the entire reason I clicked on the video lol

[@mkizz8201]

Roy S haha I was thinking the same thing

[@rockyrowlands3652]

They used to run a pace-stick competition at Pirbright, and hope they still do. It an art in itself.

[@FrehleyFan3988]

Who's the guy with the kilt? Did they bring the regiments of Scotland, Ireland, and Wales?

[@communitysubtitles5348]

Conrail Gp-40 Guy looks like the Royal Regiment of Scotland

[@dennis12dec]

It is from the Royal Regiment of Scotland, Captain Graham White is from the Scots Guards.

[@captainaverage721]

British Army is made up of Scots Welsh Northern Irish and English. The Captain is a Scots Guards Captain

[@hongdaxu6169]

Royal Regiment of Scotland

[@crackedoutclown]

I had a Scots gaurd as a platoon sergeant during phase 1 at the AFC Harrogate and I've been hit in the thighs multiple times with one of those damn things!

[@davidwootton683]

As a Veteran from Africa. We did not use pace sticks. We had to count in our heads. And we were very good at it. I spent hundreds of hours drilling. After a while it becomes automatic. Our Corporal used a stick, and a carrot on us. He wanted three things from us. A very good inspection. Stay out of trouble. And drill really well. And for this he would not gives us PT, or chase us around, and waste our time. He also would not let other NCO's mess with us. We still had a rough time, but he had our respect. If I may make some suggestions here! The jacket needs dry-cleaning. The belt looks too tight, and needs a-lining with the buttons. His tie needs to have the cross tie up against the top of the shirt button. His cap needs to be slightly leveled. The trouser lengths are too long, they are bunching up on the shoes. I am not sure as the angle of the camera changes things.. His shoes are need a slight buff, as they are carrying a dust film. We all carried a duster for this purpose. Thanks for the great video.

[@tigertiger1699]

Nice.., I remember Dad talking about the endless drilling for weeks.., while they were waiting to be sent…🌹🌹🌹

[@albertaexile]

My Dad was the RSM for the 1st battalion of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Soldiers who served under him all said he was hard but fair (at least the ones that I talked to )

[@ronhoffstein8142]

To show several minutes of these fellows performing would have been appreciated.

[@nacholibre1962]

Apparently, the belt buckle doesn't have to be centered on the tunic buttons. Shoddy!

[@ibh2022]

No one gives a fuck about his belt mate, question is can he operate a rifle correctly ????

[@danielwhyatt3278]

I do hope this is being fully brought back into the Army. We need to maintain these traditions to avoid our soldiers getting lax. If we can’t have the biggest army, we can at least make sure they are the very best trained to take anyone on.

[@sparkieT88]

Sergent major marching up and down THE SQWARE!

[@RavenBlaze]

Lovely presentation, but is there any particular historical use of Pacing? Was it for marching and troop movements?

[@davidsmart8594]

@Jennifer D. Yes: They not only fix the length of the pace (36" from right heel to right heel, I believe), but are also used to measure out and plan a parade.

[@stijnvandamme76]

They will use the pace stick to map out the parade on a particular venu, first check how big the square is and where possible obstacles need to be negotiated on the way in or out. They can walk the entire place, and count the paces from one end to the other with the pace stick And then order the troops to march those exact paces, order em left or right, and they will arrive at the exact needed spot, without anybody on the outer edges running against a fence post or anything.. Because the thing was paced properly You could do the same by measuring things, but it would require loads of calculation to figure out where exactly everybody will end up after a serious of movements. the pace stick simplifies that , and you can just walk the routine with the pace stick, and you'll know exactly how many paces they must do in at each order/direction/movement. It's pretty ingenious really

[@Twanjaman]

2:18 sounds like minecraft steve taking fall damage

[@colinatkinson3170]

Captain Chalky White Scots Guards, fantastic guy to work with in the Battalion. I believe he is now a Yeoman Warder ( Beefeater) at the Tower Of London.💂‍♂️🔵🔴🔵💂‍♂️

[@bettycat100]

Sergent Chisolme scots guards hit me on the head with his pace stick when I was in the IJLB, it was broke, and he made me pay for a new one. lol.

[@user-um2bv1om6y]

😠

[@VagoniusThicket]

It was broken , 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@klackon1]

Tha smartest soldier I ever encountered was Capt. Paddy Cunningham, Irish Guards. He was my RSM when I was an apprentice at Harrogate, but commissioned captain in about 1973/74. He was brilliant with a pace stick. Our 5 x squadron sgt. majors also carried them on parade, but the designated sgt drill instructers only carried them during drill practice. My drill instructer used to shout "swing your arms or I'll stick my pace stick up your arse and run you around the square like a lollipop". Happy days.

[@davewolfy2906]

Brats , all of the SSMs were Guards. Bradley Sqn - Scots. I don't remember which Sqn had the Irish.

[@klackon1]

Dave Wolfy: Your assertion that all SSM's at Harrogate were Brigade of Guards is, of course, completely and utterly wrong. Between 1971 - 1974 I believe all SSM's were R. Sigs. Certainly the two Penny Squadron SSM's who served during those years were. The first was SSM Abercrombie and the one who took over from him was known as Tasty Geezer. The SSM of Scott (I think) Squadron was also R. Sigs. He later joined W. Mids Police with a mate of mine.The only Guards warrant officers I remember were the aforementioned Paddy Cunningham and the porker from the Scots Guards who was posted in as the new RSM.

[@blackjack730]

How’s it a “lost art” when literally all the British military do this.

[@ilikelampshades6]

I've not seen anyone ever walk with a pacing stick like that before

[@michaelsorrell323]

There is no lost art of pace sticking - you either use one or you don’t. There is only one way of using it unless you use it solely as a weapon. That some are more artistic than others in its use is a given.

[@genewhite9408]

@@michaelsorrell323 "There is no lost art of pace sticking - you either use one or you don’t." What? No lost art due to the fact that people use it or they don't? What a profound argument.

[@gregtaylor6146]

Backbone of the services, these men ....... their verbal humour - or 'banter' as I believe they call it today - is without compare.

[@24408167]

Bet that Scots Guards officer has come through the ranks

[@williamholtham368]

If he came through the ranks he has to be be a captain of the Motor Transports and never showed other ranks how to do drill movements like the one in the picture L

[@peterwallace9764]

I like the idea of a Port (or 2) to help with the voice. Imagine how many The RSM has had over the years.