People are often amazed by the discipline and bravery of soldiers, but no one talks about the amount of time and effort the person had to invest to develop such skills and become eligible to serve their country. Each country has its own set of guidelines for training its soldiers. One widely known fact about Chinese soldiers is they have pins in the collar of their uniforms. These pins constantly prick them, but the soldiers endure the discomfort while performing their duties. In this article, we will discuss the reason behind this practice.
Thousands of posts go viral on social media claiming Chinese soldiers with pins in the collars of their uniforms. Snopes, a fact-checking website, claimed these in 2019, confirming that the viral photos and videos are real. Pins are indeed placed in the collars of the soldiers and whenever their necks touch the pin, they feel a prick.
So why do they practice such a thing? Why do these soldiers need to endure pain while working? According to a 2009 report by The New York Times, this practice has a specific purpose. It is only given to the soldiers whose posture is not straight, meaning they don’t keep their necks upright. The pins are attached to their uniform specifically for such soldiers. If they tilt or bend their necks even slightly, the pins prick them, causing pain. This way, the soldiers remain alert all the time.
Adding to it, there are several other ways to help soldiers keep their necks straight. One such technique involves wearing caps backwards. In this case, the soldiers have to keep their necks straight to make sure that the cap doesn’t fall off. This balancing practice is also reportedly part of their training. Many such practices are followed to train the soldiers in the best possible way. Chinese people are known for their discipline and this is why even children are told to maintain strict discipline always.
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