What rifle does the USMC Silent Drill Team use?

M1 Garand rifles
The Marines execute a series of calculated drill movements and precise handling of their hand-polished, 10-and-one-half pound, M1 Garand rifles with fixed bayonets.

How do you get on the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team?

Marines are selected from students at the two Schools of Infantry, located at Camp Pendleton, California and Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, from interviews conducted by barracks personnel.

What characteristics did the Silent Drill Platoon members display?

Discipline, self-control, and honor are just some of the defining characteristics of a U.S. Marine who serves as a member of the 24-man silent drill team. Also known as the “Marching Twenty-Four,” the drill team’s function is to demonstrate the outstanding professionalism of the Marine Corps.

Does the Navy have a silent drill team?

The United States Naval Academy Silent Drill Team, “The Commandant’s Own,” was established in 1990. The mission of the Jolly Rogers is to represent the Brigade of Midshipmen in official ceremonies and events by demonstrating excellence and discipline through precise and calculated exhibition drill performances.

How does the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon work?

To remain proficient, these Marines hone their infantry skills at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., throughout the year. Experienced members of the Silent Drill Platoon have the opportunity to audition to become rifle inspectors. They must go through inspection tryouts graded by the rifle inspectors of the previous year.

Who are the members of the Silent Drill Platoon?

The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon is a talented 24-man rifle platoon made up of United States Marine Corps members. These carefully selected men represent the Marine Corps at numerous events all over the country.

Where are the 24 Marines performing in Nashville?

Today, these 24 men are performing at Gallatin High School as part of Marine Week 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. From the minute that this group walked onto the gym floor, I think everyone knew it was going to be a memorable performance.