I wasn't very impressed when it happened, more so because I was in the military at that time and I know when it comes to honour guards, color guards etc, only the sharpest, keenest soldiers are chosen. There are a few other requirements such as size and rank that matter but overall you are seeing a group of men who were selected for this duty. I'll also mention the age old saying that ground soldiers live by and thats "Pay Attention to Detail", and sadly this was overlooked on the international stage...