Dutch Military Proficiency Badge
| 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
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