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Dutch Military Proficiency Badge

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Dutch Military Proficiency Badge
TypeBadge
Awarded forMilitary proficiency
DescriptionAwarded in a basic version and an additional version for completion of the aquatic option
Presented byRoyal Netherlands Army
EligibilityMilitary servicemembers
StatusCurrently awarded

The Dutch Military Proficiency Badge (Dutch: Militaire Lichamelijke Vaardigheid or MLV) is a military badge offered by the Royal Netherlands Army.

Requirements

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  • 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

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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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References

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