German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency Grade III Gold Tone

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WELCOME
TO
ALANHO COLLECTIBLES
For your consideration a U.S. Made German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency (Gold Tone) Grade III.
It is in new condition and measures 2 1/8" X 1 3/4" in size. Finish is shiny gold tone.
Thanks for looking!!
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 U.S. & 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. Authorization and manner of wear is based on that nation's uniform regulations.
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).
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; satisfies the requirements for the German Sports Badge):
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
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75 meter Sprint
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12.4 s
13.0 s
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1000 meter Sprint
3:50 m
4:10 m
4:30 m
4:45 m
5:30 m
6:00 m
6:40 m
7:00 m
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
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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
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