German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency

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Abzeichen für Leistungen im Truppendienst
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German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency
Awarded by the Federal Republic of Germany
Type Military Badge & Ribbon
Eligibility Soldiers of the German armed forces and Allied nations
Awarded for Military Proficiency
Status Currently awarded
Description Comes in three classes: gold, silver and bronze
Statistics
Established October 29, 1980
BW Military Proficiency Ribbon.png
Military Proficiency ribbon with German eagle attachment.

The German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency (German: Das Abzeichen für Leistungen im Truppendienst) is a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany.

The decoration is authorized for all German Soldiers. Allied soldiers may also be awarded the badge. Any rank may be awarded and wear the badge.

In the United States military, the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency is one of the few approved foreign awards for wear on the uniform and is one of the most sought after awards to achieve.[1] Authorization and manner of wear is based on that nation's uniform regulations.

[edit] Requirements

To earn the award one must complete the following requirements:

1. Evaluation Report:

Soldier evaluation report from Commanding Officer recognizing the Soldier's physical and moral standards. The purpose of the evaluation is to show evidence that the Soldier is both physically and morally fit.

2. First Aid Course:

Combat Lifesaver Training (CLS) level 1 course or equivalent.

3. German Sports test (all required):

a) 100, 400 or 1000 meter timed sprint (time limit determined by age category).
b) 3000 or 5000 meter timed run or 1000 meter timed swim (time and distance determined by age category).
c) Measured High jump or Long jump (measured height or distance determined by age category).
d) 200 meter timed swim in which any stroke is authorized (time and distance determined by age category, see table).
e) Measured Shot-put or Stone put (distance requirement determined by age category), Bench Press, or 100 meter timed swim. The shot-put weights 16 lbs for males and 8.9 lbs for females.
Male Female
Event 18-29 30-39 40-44 45-49 18-29 30-39 40-44 45-49
200 meter Swim 6:00 m 7:00 m 7:30 m 8:00 m 7:00 m 8:00 m 9:00 m 9:30 m
100 meter Sprint 13.6 s 14.0 s 14.5 s 16.0 s 16.0 s 17.0 s 18.5 s 20.0 s
400 meter Sprint 68.0 s 70.0 s 72.0 s --- --- --- --- ---
75 meter Sprint --- --- --- --- 12.4 s 13.0 s --- ---
1000 meter Sprint 3:50 s 4:10 s 4:30 s 4:45 s 5:30 s 6:00 s 6:40 s 7:00 s
High Jump 1,35 1,30 1,25 1,15 1,10 1,05 1,00 0,95
Long Jump 4.50 m 4.50 m 4.25 m 4.00 m 3.50 m 3.25 m 3.00 m 2.90 m
Shot put 8.00 m 7.75 m 7.50 m 7.25 m 6.75 m 6.25 m 6.00 m 5.75 m
100 meter swim 1:50 m 1:55 m 2:00 m 2:10 m 2:10 m 2:30 m 2:45 m 3:00 m
5000 meter run 23:00 m 26:00 m 28:00 m 31:00 m --- --- --- ---
3000 meter run 13:00 m 14:30 m 16:00 m 17:30 m 18:30 m 20:00 m 21:30 m 23:00 m
1000 meter swim 26:00 m 28:00 m 30:00 m 32:00 m 28:00 m 30:00 m 32:00 m 34:00 m

4. The requirements for the marksmanship event have changed:

New: 6 shots at 1 target placed at 25 meters; shooter fires from 3 firing positions with a 15 second time limit. (The first shot is done without cocking the hammer back.)

  • 2 shots from prone (supported or unsupported)
  • 2 shots from kneeling position (unsupported)
  • 2 shots from standing (unsupported)
all six rounds inside of silhouette target achieves gold ranking
five rounds inside of silhouette target achieves silver ranking
four rounds inside silhouette target achieves bronze ranking

5. The requirements for the march have changed:

New: Rucksack weight 15 kg (33 pounds); 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.
  • The awarded grade is determined by the results of the Marksmanship score and the ruck march time and distance.

Alternative (Navy personnel only): Swimming in clothes

  • Grade I 200 m max. 08:00 min
  • Grade II 300 m max. 12:00 min
  • Grade III 300 m (time limit determined by age category).

[edit] Grades

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The decoration has three 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).

[edit] Design

Badges for reservists in Gold

The badge is round on its center and displays the German eagle surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. The badge can be in gold, silver or bronze. A R is placed at the bottom for those who have earned the badge while a Reservist. The ribbon is all black with a small clasp of the decoration attached to it. These ribbons are not permitted for wearing on the uniform by official dress code. A ribbon may only be worn on civil dress.[2]

[edit] Wear by allied military forces

Placement of the badge on the US Army uniform.

[edit] Correct wear on the US Army uniform

The badge can be worn on the US Army Class A and ASU jacket. It can be worn by both enlisted and officers. The regulations for wear can be found on AR-670-1, section 29-19 part B[3]. It states the following:

Males wear a foreign badge ⅛ inch above the right pocket flap, or ½ inch above any unit awards that are worn. Females wear the badge ½ inch above the nameplate, or ½ inch above any unit awards that are worn. Personnel may not wear a foreign badge unless at least one U.S. medal or service ribbon is worn at the same time. Foreign badges are not authorized for wear on mess or utility uniforms. Personnel may not wear foreign badges that are awarded only as cloth badges. Personnel may not wear foreign badges that cannot be worn properly because of size or configuration.[4]

[edit] See also

[edit] Notable recipients

[edit] References

  1. ^ Fort Campbell Courier - 86th CSH compete for German badge
  2. ^ ZDv 37/10 Nr. 502 Absatz 1 Bundeswehr service code.
  3. ^ AR670-1
  4. ^ 578.120

[edit] External links

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