That is done by special drill teams that do that exclusively. The average Marine or soldier just have six or so very basic things they do with their rifle. Those things are almost never done again after boot camp.
Those things are right and left shoulder arms, port arms, trail arms, and present arms. None of these require twirling.
The bootstraps people would tell you that it’s about “discipline and order, two things that are essential in a functional military”.
I love getting rid of my own braincells! Lack of then is essential in a functional military!
Military should have safety standard. Marching and falling over is too unsafe. They should only be sent into the heat of battle.
Marching is a highly efficient way to move large amounts of people.
Twirling your gun around isn’t though
That is done by special drill teams that do that exclusively. The average Marine or soldier just have six or so very basic things they do with their rifle. Those things are almost never done again after boot camp.
Those things are right and left shoulder arms, port arms, trail arms, and present arms. None of these require twirling.