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German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency
The German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency (German: Das Abzeichen für Leistungen im Truppendienst) is a decoration of the Bundeswehr,[1] the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany.
German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency
Abzeichen für Leistungen im Truppendienst
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Type
Military Badge
Awarded for
Military Proficiency
Description
Three classes: Gold, Silver and Bronze
Country
Federal Republic of Germany
Presented by
the Federal Republic of Germany
Eligibility
Service members of the German armed forces and allied nations
Status
Currently awarded
Established
October 29, 1980
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Military Proficiency ribbon with German eagle attachment
To earn the award one must complete the following requirements:
1. Evaluation Report:
Evaluation report from Commanding Officer recognizing the individual’s physical and moral standards. The purpose of the evaluation is to show evidence that the individual is both physically and morally fit.
2. First Aid Course:
Combat Lifesaver Training (CLS) level 1 course or equivalent.
3. NBC Test:
Individual must demonstrate that they can properly don a protective mask and all NBC protective clothing.
4. Basic Fitness Test Three events completed within 90 minutes.
a. 11x10-meter sprint test, in maximum time of 60 seconds
GOLD SILVER BRONZE
35-42 sec. 43-48 sec. 49-54 sec
b. Flexed Arm Hang keeping chin above bar, minimum time of five seconds.
GOLD SILVER BRONZE
65-86 sec. 45-64 sec. 25-44 sec
c. 1000 meter run/sprint, maximum time of six minutes and thirty seconds
GOLD SILVER BRONZE
2:50-3:45 min. 3:46-4:40 min. 4:41-5:35 min.
The score for each event is determined using a grading point matrix. The scores are then averaged to determine what level badge the individual qualifies for.
5. Marksmanship: In order to qualify for the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency, it is necessary to demonstrate marksmanship skills. The individual must demonstrate their skill with one weapon qualification recognized in the Schützenschnur, any of the following are recognized: light (pistole or MP), rifle and heavy weapon (MG or AT-launcher). There are several shooting exercises in the German Armed Forces use for each weapon which vary distance, number of targets, position of firing (standing, prone, lying down) and number of shots. The individual must reach a specified score their respective qualification table.
6. Foot March
Foot March with 15kg (33lb) rucksack; for Bronze 6 km in 60 min; Silver 9 km in 90 min; Gold 12 km in 120 min; no differences between gender and age.
The march must be accomplished in military uniform (ACUs, ABUs or BDUs) and boots with a rucksack weighing no less than 15 kg.
7. 100 meter swim in Military Uniform
Swim is conducted in Military Uniform while wearing PT uniform (shorts and T-Shirt) underneath. There is a four-minute time limit for the swim. After swim is completed, time stops; however, the individual must also successfully remove their outer uniform without touching the side of the pool to pass.
Grades
Grade III = German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency in Gold (Das Abzeichen für Leistungen im Truppendienst in Gold).
Grade II = German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency in Silver (Das Abzeichen für Leistungen im Truppendienst in Silber).
Grade I = German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency in Bronze (Das Abzeichen für Leistungen im Truppendienst in Bronze
