In 2022 social media went viral with the picture of a Dad rushing into the parade square to lift up his fatigued son. While the action of the Dad is commendable, as any father would have done the same.

However that's not the point, the prevailing issue is the need/rationale for enforcement agencies like KPDNEP and many "non military" organisation to carry out drills and passing out parade.

Marching/Drills/Parade are synonymous with the military and has a strong tactical, operational and historical underpinning to it. Prior to discussing Drills/March one needs to understand the basis for it, which is purely Command & Control at the basic level.

Soldiers are entrusted to perform extraordinary feat usually under fire, therefore commanding/instructing them without a moment to deliberate or hesitate is the order of the day. They have to move like clockwork to perform their mission.  Especially during 18th/19th century pre industrial revolution, where orders for soldiers either to form a square with pikes out to defeat enemy cavalry or line abreast to meet the enemy artillery.

Secondly "steps per minute" precisely calculated by Sergeant Major with a "pace stick" to ensure synchronization. Again this is very much related to function and historic reasons. All infantry soldiers based on commonwealth structure marches at a pace of 120 steps per minute.

During Battles of Napoleonic era, this are the standard steps where the infantry marches with "line abreast" or " three in line" formation to meet the enemy or "movements to contact ". 

Whereas"light infantry/fusiliers/rifle" Regiments marches at 140 steps per minute. These are "flanking troops " entrusted to protect the flanks of the infantry. When the main column turns to attack, being either at the outer most right/left of the formation, they need to march slightly faster as they need to cover more distance within the same time.

Cavalry again similar concept, their horses "trot or gallops" at different pace. The Hussars are slightly slower than the Lancers or Dragoons. Hussars can fight dismounted, whereas Dragoons/Lancers are "shock troopers" earmarked to destroy enemy lines. Even their horse breeds are different, one is for stamina, whereas the other for sturdiness/speed. 

Hence there are strong reasons, for Drills/Marches/Parade, which can be translated in modern terms to ensure"force structure integrity". 

Additionally it has to satisfy "Form Follow Function", for instance the Navy does not "Hentak Kaki" for the reason of not to rock the boat so much. The Air Force if possible, wants to do away with drills/marches and concentrate on operations. Marines and Special Forces takes pride, that drill/marches forms only a fraction of their time as opposed to fitness, exercise and live ammo drills.

So KPDNEP, could well spend its time and resources in analysing, brainstorming, and enforcing price controls, fight against cartel especially during this economically challenging times, rather than drills.

Apart from that, government should stop this ridiculous culture of giving uniform, military rank insignia, camo, swords to civil/govt/non military agencies and make a mockery of it.This should be exclusive to military and military alone. What's the point of having stars on shoulders and peak cap but with a tiny beard resembling a goat.  To attain the desired outcome you must match it with discipline, it cannot be half hearted efforts. If you want to wear the coveted "green/biege" beret you need to earn it and go through hell for it,  merely wearing it would reveal inadequacy.

Finally focus on your core areas/mission statement. If you job is to assist the public to control price, what's the reason for military like attire, march and drill, you would further alienate the people. Additionally the marching looks "lopong" anyway, since its half hearted efforts to please the DG,KSU or Minster to tap into their ego, that's all.

During this trying time prudence in spending is crucial, stop all other "bull shits" not related to your core functions/duties.

Even the best investigation unit in the world, the FBI doesn't have a uniform, save for a lowly "rain jacket" with the simple words FBI adorn at the back.

Military leaders should do more in ensuring tradition, uniforms and culture remains exclusive within their domain, not diluted by other pretenders.