Goose step: Why Korean soldiers march that way

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The goose step is a special marching step performed on formal military parades and other ceremonies. While marching in parade formation, troops swing their legs in unison high off the ground, while keeping their legs straight and unbent. (wikipedia)


Russian soldiers goose-stepping in Moscow

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Originating in Prussian* military drill in the mid-18th century, the step was called the Stechschritt (literally, "piercing step") or Stechmarsch. Although "goose step" is a pejorative term in English, it is used officially by the armed forces of the nearly 50 countries that maintain the tradition. (wikipedia)

*Prussia: today part of Germany, Poland, Russia, Lithuania, Denmark, Belgium, Czech Republic, Switzerland



German soldiers of the Weimar Republic's Reichswehr goosestepping in 1932. The goosestep is commonly and inaccurately depicted as originating with the Nazi Party on its establishment.

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type mo gid ang gander, bolbs, indi goose.

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type mo gid ang gander, bolbs, indi goose.

namit gid ni patotin. somsom sang bahal kisom kisom haw.

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kaon na lang diha ug isda, bolbs.  ayaw na siya hilabti kay amiga mi ana niya.  di bahal imong mainom kun di endrin.

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History

Like other march steps, the "Stechschritt" originated in the 18th century as a method to keep troops lined up properly as they advanced towards enemy lines. It was introduced into German military tradition by Leopold I, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau, a Field Marshal whose close attention to training transformed the Prussian infantry into one of the most formidable armed forces in Europe. Other armies adopted different march steps which served the same purpose: in the British Army, soldiers were trained to swing their arms in a wide arc to allow officers to keep the advancing line in order. (wikipedia)

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By the mid-19th century, the widespread replacement of muskets with rifles, with their greater range and accuracy, made the practice of marching forward into battle in precise formation obsolete. However, armed forces continued to drill recruits in marching techniques that now had only a ceremonial function. This was true in Prussia and the later German Empire, where the goose step became emblematic of military discipline and efficiency. (wikipedia)

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Ceremonial usage

The goose step is a difficult marching style that takes much practice and coordination. It is therefore reserved for ceremonial occasions today.


East German Guards doing the goose step

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Goose stepping is often seen in military parades. Because it is difficult to maintain for long periods of time, troops will only begin to goose-step when they approach the reviewing stand, and will switch back to their normal march step once they have marched past. Large military parades require several days of practice to ensure that troops can perform the goose step without injuring themselves. Preparatory training includes having soldiers march in small groups, with arms linked to maintain balance. (wikipedia)


Changing of the guards, Kremlin

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kaon na lang diha ug isda, bolbs.  ayaw na siya hilabti kay amiga mi ana niya.  di bahal imong mainom kun di endrin.

aw kon indi gid nimo ni ihatag mamingwit na lang ko iding sang amon. te, damo gid iding na songkaban dinhi sang lugar namon haw.

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bad boy, bad bolbs!  makagaba ang iding, okay?

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memo to bolbuhol:

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Honour guards also use the goose step during solemn ceremonies, such as at war memorials or military cemeteries. It has been featured in several Olympic opening ceremonies held in goose stepping countries, as military units pay respect to the Olympic flag as they would their own flag.



In the most rigorous form of goose stepping, the leg is raised almost horizontally. In a modified form found in large military parades, the leg is raised only to knee-height, or even to calf height. This makes it easier to maintain balance and unit cohesion at the standard march tempo of 120 paces per minute. Flagbearers and honor guards will frequently march with a higher goose step than the mass of troops following.



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bad boy, bad bolbs!  makagaba ang iding, okay?

mobikangkang diay haw?

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may pagka songdalo sang rasya si mister ben.

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mobikangkang diay haw?

kay ready nga mosipa.

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may pagka songdalo sang rasya si mister ben.

kini siya pod.

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Current adoption

The goose step is a feature of military ceremonies in dozens of countries, to varying extents.

Latin America

    Argentina
    Bolivia
    Chile
    Colombia
    Cuba
    Ecuador
    Guatemala
    Honduras
    Mexico
    Nicaragua
    Panama
    Paraguay
    Peru
    Venezuela


Cuban Honor Guards goose-stepping at the Mausoleum of José Marti, Santiago de Cuba

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Europe

    Albania
    Belarus
    Bulgaria
    Czech Republic
    Poland
    Russia
    Ukraine


Color guard of the Russian Army honor guard goosestepping in the 2009 Moscow Victory Day Parade.

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Africa

    Algeria
    Cameroon
    Chad
    Djibouti
    Egypt
    Gabon
    Mauritania

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Middle East and Central Asia

    Afghanistan
    Armenia
    Azerbaijan
    Iran
    Kazakhstan
    Kyrgyzstan
    Lebanon
    Tajikstan
    Turkmenistan
    Uzbekistan
    Yemen

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East Asia and Southeast Asia

    Cambodia
    China, The Republic of
    China, The People's Republic of
    India
    Indonesia
    Laos
    Mongolia
    Myanmar
    North Korea
    Pakistan
    Thailand
    Vietnam


Soldiers of the National Revolutionary Army of the Republic of China goosestepping, 1943


A Chinese People's Liberation Army honor guard goosesteps

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A Pakistan Ranger, left, and an Indian Border Security Force soldier marching. Photo: AP/Aman Sharma

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North Korean female soldiers goose stepping

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Overstepping the bounds of goose stepping?


oh-oh, is that a nuclear warhead she's holding?

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The US president goose stepping

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The Original

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dia pa.  sila ang trainors sa goose stepping soldiers.