5&6 Platoon Alpha Coy March Out 13/11/2020 (Kapooka)

[@wallyade5121]

Seeing this brought back wonderful memories of Kapooka. March out in June 1966 with 6 Pl A Coy and returned back in Sep 1970 for 5 yrs. the place has changed , with the trees being only saplings then and are now full grown trees. Marched as a CFN in 66 and back as a Sgt in 70. Really loved Kapooka and Wagga. Will always have fond memories.

[@anooz7229]

Thanks for your service

[@nowhearthis5067]

Thank goodness, the females are NOT wearing a skirts amongst the litany of trousers. We at least look all the same as a unit. Congratulations. Excellent.

[@berniereme5864]

Well done to all, reminded me of my passing out parade. I hope you all enjoy great career ahead of you. From a former British soldier of the REME

[@IPlayPianoInMyPjs]

Very nice to see 2 craftsman among the ranks! This was wonderful to watch! Thank you!

[@midnightteapot5633]

For anyone who cares the parade music list is "Army of the Nile" , "Scipio" , The British Grenadiers" , "Scipio" , 'Advance Australia Fair" , "The points of war" , Waltzing Matilda" , "Eagle squadron" , " Once a jolly swagman/Waltzing Matilda" . And if you don't care the music list is still "Army of the Nile , "Scipio and so on and so on. @

[@thessdestroyer5950]

Hi could you name the March past songs?

[@alantoon5708]

I recognized some of those from my time as an American military bandsman. We used "Army of the Nile" as the reviewing march once for a General Officer change of command.

[@midnightteapot5633]

@@alantoon5708 I know the US marines have a connection from the second world war whereby they use "Walzing Matilda" as an official march and of course the marches of the British march king , Kenneth Alford are often used by the Marines probably because he was Director of Music Royal Marines later in his career. What service or band were you with sir?

[@rule3039]

Ex Alpha Company 5 Platoon The Mighty Tigers here. Marched out August 2001. Did 17 years in the Chocos.

[@manningjackson2723]

Thanks for sharing mate🇦🇺👍🇦🇺

[@alantoon5708]

A contrast to my graduation almost 44 years ago from BCT at FT Jackson, South Carolina.
In a U.S. Army ceremony like this the band is always in formation with the troops on the far left hand side...

[@manicmangomango8118]

Well the australian army follows british commonwealth drill doctrine

[@joelleson2100]

Smartly done!! Thanks again for covering our backs in Vietnam!!!

[@mikeohandley6765]

Whoa! The Aussies allow a whole lot of visible ink on new recruits. Quite the paunch on that one Platoon Sergeant. That was a surprise.

[@Smee86]

I thought so too. I'm ok with it. 🇦🇺🥰

[@carlhicksjr8401]

I hope that I'm not intruding, but please allow an old American cavalry corporal to offer a respectful tip of the Stetson to you young folks. You've been in the gritty for a year by now, so you'll understand this next part a little better:
Since 9/11, it's become fashionable in the US to say 'Thank you for your service' to active duty personnel and veterans. I, however, just can't say it. Coming out of my mouth it just sounds trite and condescending, like I'm trying to sell you Girl Scout cookies or some shit. I've taken to expressing my respect and appreciation this way, and I offer you the same sentiments:
"From an old cavalry corporal who did his hitch before you were born, [insert your proper rank here], thanks for the work and thanks for your time. You know what for."

[@alantoon5708]

I say, "Thank you for serving". And thank you Carl, for doing so. Me...an old retired Army band guy...

[@carlhicksjr8401]

@@alantoon5708 We're all in this together, bro.

[@ronti2492]

Really excellent video Sir; unfortunately most if not all of them ( =vidoes posted from As on YT) to date have been rank amateurish and do not show our recruits/ soldiers well. Great filming, editing. Good job. Thank you. Great drills guys and best of luck for your careers in the ARA!

[@genevievewaller7451]

The uploader didn’t film or edit this, it is done by a local photography business. This footage was taken from the DVD that is filmed and edited by the business.

[@Smee86]

Lovely.

[@martialmusic]

Great parade greetings from Texas USA 🇺🇸🌈

[@SRN1850AN]

That moment 02:30 is still as poignant as ever! Onto to hallowed ground... Proud of every one of you!

[@carlhicksjr8401]

I take it that the main parade square is held in high respect? Or has it been 'sanctified' by the sweat and tears dropped on it?
Forgive the dumb question. I'm an American veteran and sometimes you have to ask the dumb ones so you don't make the dumb mistake 😁
I did what we call Basic Training at Fort Sill Oklahoma way back in 'Germany' was still two countries, but I still remember exactly what the 'hard top' looked like for the 2nd Artillery Training Battalion.

[@geoffroberts1126]

@@carlhicksjr8401 Varies a bit between services, but the Parade Ground is traditionally 'owned' by the most senior NCO, ie the Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) in the Army, who would usually be a Warrant Officer Class 1. (WO1). God help you if you messed up on the Holy of Holies. Not sure about Navy equivalent, but it's referred to as the 'Flight Deck' and he would doubtless be a Chief Petty Officer. For RAAF it was 'owned' by the Warrant Officer Disciplinary or WOD. These exalted personages are readily identified by the pace stick they carry.

[@richard6771]

@@carlhicksjr8401 Parade ground signifies the battleground of those who fought in the military, which is why it is a very important place, very strict rules such as no hands in pockets, always swing arms, no chewing gum etc when on the parade ground.

[@carlhicksjr8401]

@@richard6771 Got it. Thanks for the reply.

[@jonathantodhunter8407]

Odd weapon drill but they still keep the old webbing ! (And Australian Merino wool pants!)

[@ColRAPR]

Outstanding !!

[@BearBaillie]

I marched out 6 platoon Alfa coy 1998, our moto was only thing I feel ….. is recoil bet the changed that one lol

[@BearBaillie]

Back in my day circa 98 6 platoon we had the best cpl he was named the machine

[@donaldyeung9658]

What are the drums playing at 7:20

[@geoffprice5357]

Did mine early '75, very small changes. Good stuff. mind you, no females, then and it's a good thing there are more now.

[@rigger314]

What happened to bloused trousers?

[@alantoon5708]

And in the U.S. Army, the band would initially lead the Pass in Review. We would march a square box to get out of the way, and continue to play while the troops march past. The band would exit last, to "The Army Song"...
The Aussies are great Allies...

[@troymayne9785]

Nobody cares what the US do.

[@MRDPG59]

Well done but what's with their headgear they all look like they were issued hats 2 sizes too small for their heads ?

[@richard6771]

ceremonialy they dip the hat to the right a bit more so it can look like they really small

[@ZuluBravo1]

I marched our 6Pl 91, ah good memories

[@blip98]

Through blood and guts we stay alive bayonet the rest the fighting five! Betting that old motto got cancelled at some point.

[@taipan185]

That came into being in Jan of 88

[@RileyBrown2005]

What’s songs do the band play?

[@martialmusic]

First song Army of the Nile. Second long Dong Eagle Squadron honoring USA march off song Waltzing Matilda

[@geoffroberts1126]

@@martialmusic Specifically, Eagle Squadron was a march written in 1942 for the RAF to honour the US pilots who joined the RAF in WW2 prior to US entry to the war. Specifically, the 'Eagle Squadrons' they were 71 SQN, 121 SQN and 133 SQN. When the US joined the war, they moved to the US Eighth Air Force and became 4th Fighter Group. The march was written by famous British military composer Frederick Ricketts, under the pseudonym 'Kenneth J. Alford', then British Army WO1 Bandmaster and Royal Marines Major Director of Music, one of the most well known British military music composers/arrangers.

[@johnveenendaal1748]

Does Anyone know the titel of the march on 2:30 ?

[@brassholio]

Army of the Nile

[@t0m33r5]

wait , Alpha is now ground sheets? Thought only Delta was??

[@nolimendoza4588]

May please ask, what is the standard rifle of ANZAC Forces?

[@geoffroberts1126]

Austeyr. Australian manufactured version of the Steyr AUG in 5.56mm

[@brailsford6010]

ef88
or the international name = f90

[@leightonmarsh7835]

Nice. I thought they’re not doing marchout because with COVID.

[@Sam-yg6nm]

they stopped for a while but it still goes ahead at the moment

[@StayFrostyOfficial]

Glad they would still march out. I remember mine so well.

[@Sam-yg6nm]

@@StayFrostyOfficial yeah sucks for the people that couldn’t have their families there

[@StayFrostyOfficial]

@@Sam-yg6nm agreed mate, you want nothing more than to have your family there after weeks of training.

[@harrisonturner1716]

@@Sam-yg6nm do you know if family are allowed into enlistments at the moment?

[@IL_VINX]

Bloody Plovers!

[@rickness1706]

Just remember that all your N.C.O's have been through basic training. I was in the regular nz army for 8.5 years. Got to the satge you haven't a mine of your own. Gone contracting for Fulton hogan in nz. Man it was freedom not getting ordered around 24/7.

[@oscarweasley2618]

Have they made poly trousers darker recently?

[@terryjames6700]

I think it's the new uniform colour. Certainly different from the 1960's when I was there

[@ryanandrews6033]

a darker shade of khaki 2016 maybe

[@brassholio]

Good eye. They went from green to slightly darker green. Same with the service dress jacket, biscuits on polys and general duty belt. The pants have elastic in the waist now so they're more comfy for those weeks when you've sunk too many beers 😆

[@richard6771]

yes. from the khaki to the khaki brown, changing shoulder board colours and service dress jacket too

[@Smee86]

Can the Australian Anthem be sung by all Soilders in these Ceremonies?

[@poggersbutthole1091]

no

[@hamishmcbain6706]

I was 6 platoon A coy 2022 :)

[@ryanbraun2876]

this reminds me of Farcry4 for the first half

[@browndoggyntnt4590]

14 Platoon, B Coy, Nov 1985-Feb 1986.

[@thessdestroyer5950]

Can someone name the marching song at the end when they do the March past

[@delvinrodriguez3341]

The SSDestroyer the marches played during the march past are called, first is "Eagle Squadron" and the final is "Waltzing Matilda". Hopes this helps!

[@dannylam8272]

27:16

[@troymayne9785]

Colour Party drill is average. RI's not what they used to be.

[@Smee86]

🤗💯🇦🇺🥰

[@yfik2401]

帅 帅

[@ralphwatt8752]

The music sounds very German

[@patshiels5429]

Well done but odd weapon drill

[@geoffroberts1126]

The Austeyr is a bullpup rifle and they had to invent new drill for it.

[@abc64pan]

Some fine looking young ladies in that group.

[@lordracula2461]

24:03 appalling drill

[@martialmusic]

Soooooooo much better than US Army. Frankly I was impressed by it!

[@lordracula2461]

@@martialmusic Doubt it. These blokes couldnt drill a hole in Thailand

[@martialmusic]

@@lordracula2461 trust me. The US Army has really good looking ceremonial units. But the regular army just focuses on staying in step. Trust me. I was in it. Marines though are different and drill well. I say all this but I am by far partial to the Army.

[@juliusschwencke142]

..Prussian Glory and the cymbal flourishes by the band. Something you would never hear or see in New Zealand. Very German, but the Aussies always looked smart compared to the Kiwis.

[@martialmusic]

But the kiwi army band is better!

[@juliusschwencke142]

@@martialmusic ..l marched to them on many occasions. In the decade of the 80s onwards, the band in Burnham were untouchable in terms of drill and music, even novelty. They've tried too hard to reflect a New Zealand look in their uniform, and it looks as if they should have left well enough alone. The black lemon squeezer is a case in point.

[@martialmusic]

@@juliusschwencke142 and what kind sir is the black lemon? 🌈

[@juliusschwencke142]

@@martialmusic ..the hat, which traditionally is khaki.

[@martialmusic]

@@juliusschwencke142 I went and looked up the hat now. We call it the Smokey the Bear hat. In USA it is worn by drill sergeants (training sergeants), national park rangers, and some state police officers. The formal name is the campaign hat and it was worn universally by the Army during WW1. Smokey the Bear is featured in conservation ads for national parks and forests. Thanks

[@ianrobinson101]

Forgodsake get some real bang sticks like in my day bring back the SLR 2:35

[@JohnSmith-qi6pm]

Keep quiet and enjoy your TPI like most of the other fakers out there.

[@scottmclennan6114]

Lol

[@michaelthomas7178]

Women wearing men's uniforms is so sick.

[@martialmusic]

Women are not wearing men’s uniforms. All soldiers are wearing the Australian uniform.

[@geoffroberts1126]

There is only one uniform now I think you'll find. IIRC, the women's is cut a little differently to allow for bust and hips etc. but it's the same pattern.

[@eyecantsing6331]

wont be wearing any after the enemy gets hold of them

[@bobhawkboss6936]

What a stupid thing to say...@@eyecantsing6331