The Dutch Military Proficiency Badge (Dutch: ''Militaire Lichamelijke Vaardigheid'' or ''MLV'') is a military badge offered by the
Royal Netherlands Army
The Royal Netherlands Army ( nl, Koninklijke Landmacht) is the land branch of the Netherlands Armed Forces. Though the Royal Netherlands Army was raised on 9 January 1814, its origins date back to 1572, when the was raised – making the Dut ...
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Requirements
* 1000 m sprint (To be completed with helmet and rifle)
* 5000 m run
* Hand grenade throwing
* Rope climbing
* Cat crawling
* Obstacle Course
Completion of these requirements qualifies a candidate for the plain bronze badge.
Aquatic option
In addition to the requirements for the badge, an aquatic option is available for the Dutch Military Proficiency Badge. Completion of the aquatic option is indicated with a blue enamel field on the badge.
The requirements for the swimming option are:
* 200 meters swim
* 15 meters underwater swim on one breath
* Swimming with rifle
* 10 meters rescue pulling stroke
See also
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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, the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany.
The decoration is awarded to and worn by G ...
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European Police Achievement Badge
The European Police Achievement Badge (German: ''Europäisches Polizei Leistungsabzeichen (EPLA)'') (French: ''Brevet Sportif du Policier Européen'') is a decoration offered by the ''European Police Sports Association'' (Union Sportive des Poli ...
References
Military awards and decorations of the Netherlands