Goosestep

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The goose-step is a special form of military step which is usually demonstrated in solemn military parades and passes in review of closed units. The marching troops swing their legs from a vertical leg to a nearly horizontally-extending one, bringing it down with a loud simultaneous stepping noise and continuing the cycle in unison. It emerged from Prussian drilling regulation during the early 19th century, where it was known as Stechschritt (literally, '"piercing step") and Stechmarsch.

Micronations using the Goosestep

Micronations may use the goosestep as their official military march:

  • Cheslovian Federation: The Cheslovian Federations has been using the Goosestep as an official military step since the time of the Kaznian Empire, specifically, Cheslovian goosestepping looks like Russian goosestepping.
  • GWL Democratic Republic: The GWL Democratic Republic adopted the Goosestep as an official military step during early 2021. The goose step resembles the Chinese PLA Version until January 2022 when they finally switched with the Russian Style March. The GWL People's Armed Forces made its debut appearance during the 2022 April Revolution Parade. The GWL Navy and Honour Guards march with a gun mounted on the right side of the arm. Other branches remain unarmed. The average marching time for the army is 120 bpm, which resembles Russia's marching time. However, some parades march at 110-115 bpm. During guard mounting ceremonies and funerals, honour guards march at a 90 degree angle. All of the branches march at a 50 degree angle when in parades.

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