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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
In the 21st century United States military, the German Proficiency and Marksmanship Badges are far more commonly awarded, mainly to U.S. Army and Air Force personnel. The Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany was last awarded to a US officer in 2015 and is today rarely awarded to only very senior U.S. officers.
Assault rifle: 5.56×45mm NATO: Fitted with a suppressor, optics and a laser light module. Heckler & Koch G28: Germany Designated marksman rifle: 7.62×51mm NATO: Fitted with a telescopic sight, 45º red dot sight, laser rangefinder, folding stock and suppressor. Heckler & Koch HK417A2 Germany Battle rifle: 7.62×51mm NATO
Standard service rifle and carbine. Modernized versions of the Diemaco C7 rifle and C8 carbine. Since 2009, both the C7s and C8s were modified to meet the latest requirements. All 25,000 rifles have been equipped with an Aimpoint CompM4 optic, a telescopic stock, a modified fire regulator, a laser-light module and a rail system. A new tan ...
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The Grenadiers and Rifles Guards Regiment (Dutch: Garderegiment Grenadiers en Jagers) is a regiment of the Royal Netherlands Army; along with the Garderegiment Fuseliers Prinses Irene it is one of the two Dutch Guard regiments.
Marksmanship: In order to qualify for the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency, it is necessary to demonstrate marksmanship skills. The individual must demonstrate their skill with one weapon qualification recognized in the Schützenschnur , any of the following are recognized: light (pistole or MP), rifle and heavy weapon (MG or ...
The Royal Netherlands Army (Dutch: Koninklijke Landmacht, KL) 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 Staatse Leger was raised making the Dutch standing army one of the oldest in the world.