- [Soldier] Forward, huh!
Mark time, halt!
(guns clacking)
- The Marines before you represent
seven decades of marching and rifle drill precision.
Premiering at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.
during the sunset parades of 1948,
these Marines perform their precision drill
in numerous public appearances
throughout the United States and abroad
for hundreds of thousands of spectators each year.
In addition, they represent the Marine Corps
at numerous ceremonies in the national capital region,
honoring visiting dignitaries and heads of state.
Comprised of infantry Marines,
the Silent Drill Platoon executes its drill sequence
without cadence or verbal command.
The M1 rifles they carry with fixed bayonets
weigh in excess of 10.5 pounds.
Representing Marines around the world,
the Silent Drill Platoon demonstrates
the finest in Marine professionalism,
discipline, and esprit de corps.
The platoon commander is Captain Matthew Galadyk
of Colonia, New Jersey.
The platoon rifle inspector is
Corporal Ryan Watkins of Grand Junction, Colorado.
Ladies and gentlemen, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.
proudly presents
the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon.
(guns clacking)
(gun clacks)
(gun clacking)
(audience applauding)
(guns clacking)
(audience applauding)
(guns clacking)
- [Soldier] Right face!
(guns clacking)
(audience applauding)