One of the 24

The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon is an iconic symbol of the discipline and tradition of the Corps. Lance Cpl. Frank Gonzales, assistant drill master with SDP, shares his role and experiences with this elite platoon of Marines.
Video and Editing:
Sgt. Cassandra Flowers
Photography:
Cpl. Chelsea Flowers Anderson
Staff Sgt. Mark Fayloga

[@brilliantbllue399]

Pretty honorable that's for sure

[@larryriley6207]

The pride in becoming a Marine never goes away ! Even after 59 years, Aye-Aye Sir !

[@legalfictionnaturalfact3969]

lmao. that's so cringe. embarrassed for ya.

[@legalfictionnaturalfact3969]

@Parma zyxwvu i'm not male. gross. only people who can't hack militia or find a job go into the military. it's so embarrassing to watch. (scary face emoji rawr).

[@zoned1658]

@@legalfictionnaturalfact3969 and yet this kind gentleman is cringy for serving his nation?? GO BACK TO FUCKING DOGS YOU WIERD LITTLE CRINGY ANIME FURRY NERD

[@aydon1276]

Legal Fiction Natural Fact guys its bait dont take it seriously

[@egg3288]

@@legalfictionnaturalfact3969 looks like we found a snowflake feminist... everyone run!

[@solenglover2046]

That is a live bayonet

[@tacticalvietcong1968]

Solen Glover yes

[@7wt]

And it's fully semi automatic, the worst kind.

[@riskrask3310]

1:08 lol they smiled when they saw each orher

[@chellegriggs]

My favorite part..Oorah

[@claytonlachance4920]

Not even the most disciplined marines can hide their gayness

[@outinthenortheast2728]

@@claytonlachance4920 L m f a o b8

[@MarinesInTheMist]

WTF?! i know Lance Cpl Gonzales

[@jackiel0mbardi]

Every 1 knows a Lcpl Gonzales

[@divejumpshooter6947]

I never get tired of seeing them and the help keep the pride alive in being a Marine. I was at an embassy overseas awhile back (not a great country) half the Attaches and others at the embassy and consulate in this area were former active duty Marines as was some of the DSS guys. We all went out had beers talked story it was like we were all in the same unit even though I hadn't met any of them before except the legal Attache'- We call it the Marine Mafia no matter where you are no matter how bad it is or gets if there are others there that wore the EGA you'll be taken care of- I see it all over the world al the time in every clime and place.

[@reybo08]

13 years and I loved every day I was in. Semper Fi !

[@debbie3218]

Our military is the best in the world, but I must admit, Marines are the best of the best. I wanted to join after high school, but chose another career I'm also passionate about. Thank you all for your service, USMC. We are the land of the free because of you brave people. Chesty would be proud of all of you.

[@exodusgaming8548]

I bet u haters that u wont even mention about hating them in front of them

[@trump-zv8no]

Who is hating

[@russ8059]

Hahaha yeah I would. And I have. They suck at doing everything that has to do with actual war fighting

[@alberthendershot3134]

@@russ8059 you have no clue !!!!!!!

[@carleenlynchard801]

Exactly. Haters are in the comments. Little bitches is all they are.

[@tk-unc]

Jfc my head hurt trying to understand this

[@solenglover2046]

They are infantry and have to be at least 6ft and weight 180

[@gijoe5372]

Naaaah the taller u are ur the easiest target

[@russ8059]

Yeah but they’re not real infantry.

[@garyquail2347]

@@russ8059 oh yes they are 110 percent Marines and don't you forget it!!!!!

[@russ8059]

Gary Quail I didn’t say they weren’t marines. I said they aren’t really infantry. They may have gone through SOI but they are basically poster boys that don’t actually know how to be a grunt.

[@DayNoodler]

I will never forget seeing the Silent Drill team... Most spectacular event of my life!

[@DanWebster]

I agree. They are special. A special force. A brotherhood. A force of one. Till we die.

[@TheBarefootedGardener]

Are those live blades??

[@firemedicglm]

Herper15 Yep

[@king_kable]

@@firemedicglm whats a live blade?

[@WSSRIOTCONTROL]

@@king_kable I believe it is a blade that has an actual edge to it so it's sharp and very dangerous.

[@king_kable]

@@WSSRIOTCONTROL i kno dude i'm just memein

[@alanstrong3295]

Must be 8th & Eye Marine Barracks. Hats off to those select few!

[@JJones-nf9ce]

Look at the skills these men have👍🙏

[@DanWebster]

When i was in you volunteered for it when an renouncement was made. If they accepted you you was in. These guys are not purty boys, they are squared away marines. My point being they are simply marines. Nothing more, like DI's you just volunteer for it.No biggy.

[@zimmerwoman24]

Shame on you shano mac, that little boy happens to be my grandson. How someone could make such a hateful statement linking this sweet child to Hitler is beyond me. You know nothing about our family. Sure, there is some German in there but he is also 1/4 Latino. His father has brown eyes/dark hair and his mother has green eyes/dark hair. I'm sure given his blood line (despite his looks) Hitler would have rejected him as 'not pure to the Arian race'. Sorry but your comment wreaks of ignorance.

[@tomjohnson3004]

Fair enough, respect the military & law enforcement. Do not fire upon the citizens of our country. Do not follow the ways of socialism. Those that have power will pay; stay the course, We the people, need you.

[@melindabendle6459]

God Bless The Marine's..Military Marine Corps. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🌏🌎🌍🌹

[@cindyvandermillen5960]

My husband served 74-76 with the SDP, and his sister stole his 24 coin from him. I have been trying for the last 25 years to find a replacement. Anyone out there able to help me with that??? Best I have been able to do is find a DVD of the history of the platoon, so he could show our kids. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@dargus1718]

Call the cops get it back. If it was sold the buyer has to give it back since it was stolen to begin with.

[@melindabendle6459]

God Bless The United State's Marine's..🇺🇸😇🇺🇸

[@aqzae]

1:08 they know their stuff but I'd probably stab my buddy in the eye by accident

[@dess8271]

My favorite part of the Marine parades!!!! 😍😍😍😍

[@msjswapnil]

Awesome....................... Thanks for the video & Thumbs Up :D

[@ghostbear200123]

SEMPER FI‼️🍻

[@Rocking5456]

When someone asks ‘Were you in the Marines? You answer ‘I still am a Marine just not on active duty’. Semper Fi. 50 years later. Once, Always.

[@willm678]

Rocking5456 thank you for serving, 50 years is a long time!

[@RC-te4mt]

59 thumbs down have to be from commies! Semper Fi!

[@melindabendle6459]

God Bless All Marine's..🌎🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸☺🌴🌹

[@snowingsart4568]

Military lies are harmful to actual veterans - The Denver Post www.denverpost.com/2010/01/26/military-lies-are... Actor Brian Dennehy’s lying is very different. According to B.G. Burkett’s book “Stolen Valor,” for whom the act is named, Dennehy was a Marine from 1959 to 1963 but claimed he was in Vietnam and wounded in combat. In 1998, he finally told a newspaper, “I lied about serving in Vietnam...

[@dontcare9689]

I'm a Marine Veteran this platoon means Marine Corps to all of us.

[@fightingfalconfan]

They are already infantry Marines, This refines their skills of disapline. Somthing you probably don't even understand. Untill you learn the true meaning of Honor, Courage, Commitment and the true meaning of their motto you won't understand this unit at all or Marines in general.

[@herminigildojakosalem8664]

A clip of the drill would have been nice.

[@tedsandiago6586]

This is Ted Sandiago and Dewayne Sandiago and we need a rescue from Siskiyou Base in Siskiyou county california. I'm stationed at Washington D. C. and need to be on Ft. Hood Transport Unit. Please call the President to set up a rescue. Ty Hooray

[@arshooter1]

Once a Marine always a Marine, 74-78 Semper Fi oorah

[@amandagergely1122]

Well,it looks like you teach a good job.and wellness is always best.i do t know if I'd if taken off my wedding ring.but I think I were wearing o e I'd probably take it off too.thats so it would t break or damage.and a very good idea too.i herd your school was good and partnering in a buddy system sounded good too,and I'm glad they share.i wanted my son to think about so e education classes to further his training in his academics but unfortunately they said he wasn't able to because of his diabetes.and etc.tgis was personable to us,and felt declined.so I wanted to know if you have any ideas on that now.do you have education classes available for things like that.because passing it along to him would be a good idea and I think it's what is as any idea would be good.anyway you can in touch with me here.id like the response.again and thank you for you and all you've done.and what an honor to give of yourself from your very own.i like that you think of that.and feel if it's what you felt like doing only because you knew what for and when all comes to an end for good things that pass the respect of negative that how wonderful that was I hope everything turned out great.and I hope for the best in all.

[@avishaw3522]

Let's Face it,. The United States Marine Corps is America's Finest Military out of All the other branches. I would know, I am A United States Marine.

[@shannonmalayajones7649]

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[@RabieRecon]

Muy interesante,me encanta.

[@jerryconway8495]

Thank God for our Marines. Old Marine here knows these men are READY. SEMPER FI. 0341

[@mankokennewick5802]

0341...60 mortars. ooh rah

[@themeloninc]

It's kind of like cheerleading, but with more $, and longer training hours... and guns.

[@RangerCaptain11A]

they never utter a word - in what universe is that like cheering?

[@oaktree1585]

Best United States Marine Corps !! Im Rokmc

[@zacarribuffet8882]

boots n utes and cover? what tha flying fuck is going on in the new corps.

[@noblealumni]

Do you hate surfers since the person you're responding to might be a pro surfers.

[@thegoods34]

look at those streaks on his left sleeve at 1:53

[@jamespearson7329]

As a American how could you not feel pride all the way down to your toes when you see the silent drill team,Simper Fi !

[@bobbennett2602]

I was denied becoming a marine because I was too short. I became a Benedictine monk a few years later

[@alldud13]

Bob Bennett that's bs bc I know a marine who is 4'9 how short are you?

[@bobbennett2602]

Back in the 70's I was 5' 4" and was told by a recruiter that they would eat me alive out there, that I was too short. No bs.

[@mcfilthymcnasty8206]

If you are happy and content in your work Robert.. Then you have found your true calling. Go in peace my friend.

[@JohnDoe-qq6gv]

It was probably more like "they'll mess with you for sure, being short, be warned" instead of a literal disqualification because of height. Marines are mean big or small.

[@mcschneiveoutdoors3681]

And graduated to KZbin commenter.

[@scottmichels14]

Marines..the best of the best I.will bless all of you with my Native American.Spirt the Hawk.

[@BillyBobJr1994]

Absolutely incredible dedication and skill. Oorah!!

[@fightingfalconfan]

He's probably just trying to troll like others are. I wish I could have been a Marine. Love the corps to no end and will do anything they ask of me if I ever get asked. Have the heart of one, just not the physical body u.u up most respect to those who serve.

[@luisruizbeza5350]

You arent one

[@doushonmandic5509]

I didn't know the Marines wore dresses, I thought I wore saggy pants when I was younger

[@ninjabearpress2574]

Ever wonder what you'd get if you cross-bred the Silent Drill Platoon with the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes?

[@carleenlynchard801]

My daughter is a 1st Lieutenant in the Marine Corp. went through the course at Quantico she nearly died from heat exhaustion at one point we never knew until she had graduated how much men and women go through to become Marines. Should say I never knew my husband was a combat Marine. My girl is a very strong woman but she is also very feminine.... it takes a heart and tough mind to get through it..I’m so proud to be her mom..she loves her country. Don’t f with USMC. All you little boys out there that disrespect on your keyboard come take it and see what you’ll get!

[@qlinkuser4651]

What are you service or unfinished Buis

[@cwcobo]

I think what you all do is very important. It exemplifies and demonstrates the excellence for which the Marine Corp stands. For organizations like yours (USMC) to survive and retain their glory, there needs to be a subset of people who drive those standards of excellence. You do that.

[@kellybrown1027]

I first came across silent drill in a few good men yes I know it was the Texas A&M Fish drill team in place and there using the wrong gun but it is still amazing

[@marcosalvarez5211]

What’s the asvab score for this job?

[@TreyBishop]

I'm too tall😫

[@dimitrioskaramanos6779]

Bravo sir....

[@АнатолийЖигар]

Час расплаты уже очень близок.

[@beaagent29p]

Your Recruiter is BS'ing you. They don't pick you before Recruit Training and they only pick 03XX's from SOI. I know, tried but only got Marine Barracks, not the Silent Drill Platoon. Also, you can't get the Silent Drill Platoon as a MOS. You can only get it as a "B" Billet.

[@MekyTheMonke]

Holy shit. I was at that game. They f'ed up pretty bad too lol. One of the marines missed the tossed rifle and went behind his head and think it broke but im not certain. Nah, but mad respect to the SDP and all other drill teams too.

[@Anarkhiya]

Another thing, take USMC out of your name. If you really understood Marines, you'd understand that guys like this boost the Espirit de corps of Marines (and in case you didn't know, that's the morale, the spirit).

[@cmoshier77]

1:13 Suck if someone wasnt paying attention right there lol

[@ZeroEx131]

Thats fine dude, I don't know nothing about nothing. I know my general orders and ranking...leaving for bootcamp this Monday.

[@piyoung2900]

Why do I hear your gun for? 😁

[@ZeroEx131]

I am not even in the Marines yet, leaving in a few days. My recruit just asked if I wanted to be in that and I said no. Lol

[@ZeroEx131]

They asked me if I wanted to do this for a MOS since I am very tall...I said...FUCK THAT SHIT. Mad props.

[@beaagent29p]

Yes. You need to be 6' to 6' 2", an 03XX with no baggage. They only pick from SOI and in a very rare occasion they pick from Marine Barracks 8th & I.

[@arjo1232]

May God bless the US Marines crops. May God bless the real heroes.

[@rudylopez5060]

tired? this is by far, the easiest vocation in the marines! real marines are being deployed to the warzone. real marines fight!

[@jamescutler6631]

You sir are a idiot! Have no clue what a real marine is. Seed tep to one of these marines and say that and see what happens. Before u ask yes I am a marine.

[@YellowCab524]

How long is the duty for the SDT ? Anybody know?

[@ele21ification]

How I wish I could of gone for this. I didn't go infantry and im not tall enough lol.

[@Trumpster71]

Just asking, what is the point of silent drill??

[@rephnoress3942]

Chad Yonish The silent part is mostly exhibition; also serves as a recruiting tool I guess.

[@importpappa]

The shot of spit shining the shoes takes me back many years......23 years Navy (Ret.)

[@سليمالعبيدي-ش5ن]

جميل جدا

[@arnoldziffle8779]

Spit and polish Marines like these and the rest at 8th & I, don't stay in these billets forever, and when they get back in the Fleet they teach what they know about uniform prep tricks........such is the Brotherhood.

[@rephnoress3942]

Team building, cohesion and discipline. Goes all the way back to Baron Von Steuben and the Blue Book. He was a Prussian general working to build revolutionary army into a fighting team.

[@marcosalvarez5211]

Is this an MOS?

[@scottyfisher2321]

You guys are the very very best in the world !!! Thank you all God bless!!! Getter done!

[@HazmatUnit]

Dam, the M14 is a beautiful rifle

[@GabrielGarcia-vm3pg]

Who’s boot

[@lindawilson5482]

Wow!😮

[@qlinkuser4651]

Find his

[@BabayagaUA25]

So cool

[@Inflexity]

dead ass I only joined the marines to get swole

[@justinmoore881]

So much respect and admiration!! Thank you

[@TheDevildog1991]

So they're not allowed to have a little fun during practice?

[@dickoldham9760]

You Marines...are awesome... semperfi brother's

[@RickNethery]

Awesome, Semper Fi Brother 🇺🇸

[@louiedelacy1006]

how about that one marine who dropped the rifle in that one vid

[@Colonelbrony]

1:08 yeah i see you there grinning, dont deny it. Its happened to me too.

[@Mplesniak697]

How do you become part of the silent drill platoon.

[@peterkizer6163]

Thank you, Brothers.

[@robertwilkins8357]

Great warriors and there disciplines.

[@Anarkhiya]

What're you doing, sitting behind your computer?

[@beaagent29p]

Good luck with Recruit Training. Remember, the ONLY easy day was Yesterday. Trust me, as a former DI, its gonna be hard as hell. Many have tried, few will suceed to earn the title of United States Marine. Good luck and welcome to our ranks!

[@echojaxx8550]

As of right now, I’m enlisted into the Marine Corps and I ship out to Camp Pendleton on July 13th. I know very well about the Silent Drill platoon, and I want to be in it very badly. But, I am too short, my recruiter told me the height margin to be in the silent drill platoon is between 6’0” and 6’3”. And I’m only 5’7”😢

[@xicor8684]

Velryan Castro July 13th of next year?

[@echojaxx8550]

xicor yep

[@DaRobertoGarcia]

Oohfuckingrah Marines!!!

[@skymat0272]

Home boy at 1:07 couldn’t hold in the smile😂

[@tigersteele9552]

PHENOMENAL JOB MARINES!!!!

[@mbuggy11]

rahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh drill team