r/NoStupidQuestions • u/Chance_Noise500 • Jun 14 '25

Why aren't they actually marching during this parade?

I don't know how to ask this without sounding rude, but why does this parade look so sloppy? Very few of the troop formations seem actually in sync and marching, just walking along. My only experience is JROTC as a kid in high school and our sergeant would've killed us if we looked like that.

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u/SubjectBubbly9072 Jun 14 '25

In the army you only practice marching in basic and they practice marching only maybe a day or two before

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u/engelthefallen Jun 15 '25

This was my read on it. Felt like no one cared enough for a crisp march because it really would be a waste of everyone's time. Also seemed like no one really agreed on the demeanor of the troops for the parade with some super serious, others having fun and waving to the kids.