I've seen this happen in formations for the past 20 years in the military and we're trained for it. Just because you're trained, doesn't mean you always remember your training.
The guard who collapsed is part of a ceremonial unit from Scotland called the Royal Company of Archers whose members are mostly over 70-years-old. They've been rotating in 20-minute shifts during the vigil but I can imagine how challenging it is for folks at that age to stand straight and motionless for long periods of time.
Just because you're trained, doesn't mean you always remember your training.
True; OTOH, in a certain sense, complete training means you don't have to remember it; you've been trained to just automatically do it as a default maneuver.
I learned at 17 to never lock knees when standing at attention or parade rest, but to very slightly wiggle the knees, imperceptibly, as you stand there. You never stand motionless.
To this day when standing in line or whatnot, I automatically wiggle my knees to keep from locking.
No military training and never even knew this was a thing until you guys mentioned it. But found this while learning more about it. Thought I’d leave it here as it seemed most relevant but not discrediting your guys’ comments either. Just more info for those interested.
Looks like a really fun detail. Good time to forget that training. Wonder if the medic girls are babes. A little farewell to arms with Ms Catherine. You know?
Not to mention it's a highly televised event - likely the largest that guard is going to be in the spotlight of the world. Some people are just nervous in those situations - and lock kneed falling happens in most militaries on a fairly regular basis.
Am I saying it's not vax related? No. Do we have any good reason to believe it must be vax related? Hell no. There's no shortage of plausible explanations for this.
Was warned about doing that, locking your knees while standing in position for a long period of time, in bootcamp but many still did it including myself. I was able to catch myself and rebound before falling to the ground, luckily my CC didn’t see me do it either.
This can happen from standing lock-kneeded. But I assume they are trained in that.
I've seen this happen in formations for the past 20 years in the military and we're trained for it. Just because you're trained, doesn't mean you always remember your training.
The guard who collapsed is part of a ceremonial unit from Scotland called the Royal Company of Archers whose members are mostly over 70-years-old. They've been rotating in 20-minute shifts during the vigil but I can imagine how challenging it is for folks at that age to stand straight and motionless for long periods of time.
True; OTOH, in a certain sense, complete training means you don't have to remember it; you've been trained to just automatically do it as a default maneuver.
I learned at 17 to never lock knees when standing at attention or parade rest, but to very slightly wiggle the knees, imperceptibly, as you stand there. You never stand motionless.
To this day when standing in line or whatnot, I automatically wiggle my knees to keep from locking.
Just my $.02
No military training and never even knew this was a thing until you guys mentioned it. But found this while learning more about it. Thought I’d leave it here as it seemed most relevant but not discrediting your guys’ comments either. Just more info for those interested.
https://carryingthegun.com/2020/12/22/army-myths-dont-lock-your-knees/
thank you, is worth its own post.
Happens all the time.
Looks like a really fun detail. Good time to forget that training. Wonder if the medic girls are babes. A little farewell to arms with Ms Catherine. You know?
Let’s focus on ending the cabal lol ;)
I have heard that when she died a lizard scuttled out of her mouth and entered up through Charlie Sausagefingers shitter.
Thanks, I needed that
I did this at a pink Floyd concert once...was sober lol
True. The nuns in my Catholic grade school taught us that in first grade.
Not to mention it's a highly televised event - likely the largest that guard is going to be in the spotlight of the world. Some people are just nervous in those situations - and lock kneed falling happens in most militaries on a fairly regular basis.
Am I saying it's not vax related? No. Do we have any good reason to believe it must be vax related? Hell no. There's no shortage of plausible explanations for this.
IMHO the first one gets a "hell no" too, if the second one does
Was warned about doing that, locking your knees while standing in position for a long period of time, in bootcamp but many still did it including myself. I was able to catch myself and rebound before falling to the ground, luckily my CC didn’t see me do it either.