"Marine Corps Gun Fail"

RallyPoint Shared Content — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 15:38:38 -0400

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The Few. The Proud. The slip ups.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J1K1B4EC9s

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Response by CPT Pedro Meza made Sep 18 at 2015 3:49 PM

CPT Pedro Meza — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 15:49:40 -0400

Weak wrist, but why is it weak?

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Sep 18 at 2015 3:53 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 15:53:20 -0400

Great post

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Sep 18 at 2015 3:54 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 15:54:59 -0400

I'm sure it's all reimbursed by the DOD

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Sep 18 at 2015 4:29 PM

Capt Mark Strobl — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 16:29:40 -0400

If one watches the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform several times, they will eventually see something like this. Fun to watch, however. That Cpl seems mildly indignant when returning the now-unserviceable weapon to the LCpl... "Here. Take this damned thing!" I would classify this as "the Perfect Recovery." Have a great weekend, all & Carry On!

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Sep 18 at 2015 6:06 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 18:06:32 -0400

What's the point here?

Response by Cpl James Waycasie made Sep 18 at 2015 8:43 PM

Cpl James Waycasie — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 20:43:00 -0400

Lol, accidents do happen...........

Response by SFC Joseph Weber made Sep 18 at 2015 11:44 PM

SFC Joseph Weber — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 23:44:16 -0400

I think they both recovered pretty nicely. The weapon falling apart was the funniest part.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Sep 19 at 2015 1:06 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 01:06:47 -0400

Someone will hear about that.

Response by Cpl Mark McMiller made Sep 19 at 2015 1:22 AM

Cpl Mark McMiller — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 01:22:32 -0400

Nobody's perfect. But notice also that nobody panicked.

Response by Cpl Harry Larsen made Sep 19 at 2015 1:50 PM

Cpl Harry Larsen — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 13:50:18 -0400

I'm a Marine and I laughed out loud when that rifle fell apart. This is the funniest video I've seen of the few, the proud. I've got to admit, it was a VERY nice recovery, even though it broke. Good thing the sling held it together. A fine example of discipline while under duress.
I'd be willing to bet they eventually had some laughs about it later over a few beers at the Club.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Sep 19 at 2015 5:48 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 17:48:14 -0400

Good they kept their composure.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2015 5:59 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 17:59:53 -0400

I was on our high schools JROTC (I know people hate hearing JROTC stories but its relevant) drill team. We used demilitarized M1903s. I remember the sling came loose at the but-end attachment point. Not only did that throw the rifle out of balance, but I was also worried about that sling buckle coming around at a high rate of speed and smacking me in the head. I just marched on and did the best I could, and that is all that anyone can do in a situation like that. I say "good job" to those guys.

Response by PO1 Michael G. made Sep 19 at 2015 6:24 PM

PO1 Michael G. — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 18:24:56 -0400

I actually think that maintaining composure the way they did shows a deeper level of discipline than perfect execution does

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2015 8:41 PM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 20:41:31 -0400

You can't win them all... :-/

Response by SFC Benjamin Harrison made Sep 20 at 2015 5:02 PM

SFC Benjamin Harrison — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 17:02:58 -0400

Classic.

Response by PO2 Robert Blohm made Sep 20 at 2015 6:48 PM

PO2 Robert Blohm — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 18:48:46 -0400

When I was in boot, I was in what they referred to as SCD (Special Ceremonial Detail). During training I can't count how many times a rifle was dropped. By the time it came to perform in front of a crowd you had better not drop one. Of course if it was graduation...what can they do to you.

Response by LTC Craig Knowlton made Sep 20 at 2015 7:21 PM

LTC Craig Knowlton — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 19:21:25 -0400

If you do nothing, you'll never fail. Go Army, but this Marine
drill team rocks.

Response by SPC George Long made Sep 20 at 2015 7:52 PM

SPC George Long — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 19:52:45 -0400

Damn. Gravity is a bi**h !

Response by LCpl Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 22 at 2015 3:39 PM

LCpl Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 15:39:31 -0400

If I'm not mistaken, they are all wooden stocks. They are maintained for their shine and looks. The wood is probably so brittle and dry by now on all the weapons.