is it not wastage of time, money and precious manhours of a soldier in doing parade......some of the parade done in army are followed more as a ritual like gaurd of honour, by reducing the number of parade done by these soldiers, the manpower can be utilised effectively.
2006-12-23 19:06:53 · 7 answers · asked by davuluri k 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Parades are done to instill discipline in troops and also as a reminder of a unit's heritage and heritage. Both are good for morale and actually increase a soldiers' combat skills.
2006-12-23 19:11:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An Army is not just about fighting, arms, war, etc. It's also about discipline, honour, tradition, display, ceremony, ritual and the like. This's all makes an Army stand out from the rest of armed forces.
2006-12-23 19:23:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drilling started in the 16th century with the Dutch army of prince Maurice of Orange. The English word drill is from Middle Dutch origin. Recruits are taught drill to teach them how to work and move as a team. In addition, formations are still used in riot control situations.
parade comes from the old tradition of formation combat, in which soldiers were held in very strict formations as to maximize their combat effectiveness. Formation combat was seen as an alternative to mêlée combat, which required strict soldier discipline and competent commanders. As long as the formations could be maintained, the 'civilized' soldiers would maintain a significant advantage over their less organized opponents.
Although modern warfare has shirked this in favour of guerilla combat and loose formations, modern militaries still use parades for ceremonial purposes or in noncombat environments for their efficiency, ease of organization and encouragement of discipline. Roughly synonymous are "drill" and "march".
2006-12-23 19:23:02 · answer #3 · answered by crazy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Army does parade ever morning if so what time
2016-04-28 16:39:55 · answer #4 · answered by Kimberly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parade is a ceremony that is sacred to the soldiers because it is doing them honor and tradition for their leaders and men in ranks.
2006-12-23 19:13:20 · answer #5 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a show of force. The military wants to appear strong and impressive so they show off. Just like everyone else, except they have an elaborate dance.
Its tradition that goes back thousands of years. A machiavellian explanation for it would be that the show of force keeps citizens in line and enemies at bay.
2006-12-23 19:08:41 · answer #6 · answered by premise 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Army will get rusted, if they don't. They can not create a war with any neighbour as they are also equally strong. Just time pass.
2006-12-24 02:16:28 · answer #7 · answered by liketoaskq 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋