Dutch Military Proficiency Badge
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| Dutch Military Proficiency Badge | |
|---|---|
| Type | Badge |
| Awarded for | Military proficiency |
| Description | Awarded in a basic version and an additional version for completion of the aquatic option |
| Presented by | Royal Netherlands Army |
| Eligibility | Military servicemembers |
| Status | Currently awarded |
The Dutch Military Proficiency Badge (Dutch: Militaire Lichamelijke Vaardigheid or MLV) is a military badge offered by the Royal Netherlands Army.
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