Badge for special achievements in troop service
Badges for special achievements in troop service are three different badges of the Bundeswehr , namely achievement badges , reservist achievement badges and rifle cord , with which according to the central guideline A1-2630 / 0-9804 "Suit regulations for soldiers of the Bundeswehr", this has the central service regulation (ZDv ) 37/10 “Suit regulations of the Bundeswehr” replaced, special troop service and sporting achievements of active soldiers (Chapter 5, Sect. 5.12.2 “Badges for special achievements in troop service”), reservists of the Bundeswehr (Chapter 5, Sect. 5.12 .3 "Reservist Achievement Badge") and friendly armed forces are honored.
Achievement badge
Carrying method
The badge is worn as a metal badge in its original size (as shown on the right) on the fold or in the middle of the left breast pocket or in the same place on items of clothing without patch pockets on the service jacket, shirt and jacket of the formal suit. The service badge may also be sewn onto the service jacket and jacket of the formal suit as a self-procured, embroidered fabric badge. On the other hand, only self-procured fabric badges may be worn on field blouses, on-board jackets and on-board shirts; The metal badge may only be attached there on the day it is handed over .
conditions
The central guideline A2-2630 / 0-0-5 “Dress code for soldiers in the Bundeswehr” regulates the requirements for the award of the performance badge created in 1971. The badges everyone can at the earliest after four months of service to every soldier armed force will be awarded, as part of a reserve service or service Lichen event (DVAG) also reservists. Additional requirements must be met in order to obtain the reservist achievement badge. The achievement badge may not be awarded “on an honorary basis”. It exists in three stages:
- Level I in bronze
- Level II in silver
- Level III in gold, if repeated with an embossed number in steps of five (5, 10, 15, ...)
The badge of achievement can be awarded directly in silver or gold without having to go through the lower levels.
Level I.
Stage II
Stage III
In order to be awarded the badge, the following requirements must be met within twelve calendar months:
General military services
- Shooting skill:
The conditions are met if one of the minimum scoring exercises required for the rifle line for bronze, silver and gold with one of the weapons rifle, pistol, machine gun, machine gun or bazooka 3 is fulfilled. For the owner of a shooting line acquired in the last 12 months, which at least corresponds to the level of the achievement badge to be acquired, the conditions are considered fulfilled.
Example: Scoring with a pistol Level I. Stage II Stage III 4 hits 5 hits 6 hits
- Self and comrade help (proof not older than three years):
Proof of practical and theoretical knowledge of self and buddy aid according to the specifications of the instructions Einsatzersthelfer A (EH-A) (Combat First Responders; CFR) in the current version.
- Elementary NBC protective measures (evidence not older than one year):
Safe and correct handling of personal NBC protective equipment: Put on the NBC protective mask in a maximum of 7 seconds, observing the specified sequence and independently creating the threat and order-specific protection states 0 to 4 (BAS 0-4). See also: NBC defense of all troops (Bundeswehr) . Comparable to the MOPP (Mission Oriented Protective Posture) Level 4 test of the US armed forces.
Physical ability
- March:
Proof of a performance march must be provided. The requirements to be met can be found in the table.
Level I. Stage II Stage III 6 km in 60 min 9 km in 90 min 12 km in 120 min
- The march on foot should be carried out in field suit, camouflage print, general or board and combat suit and with luggage weighing at least 15 kg. The time of ten minutes per km should not be exceeded on average. Inclines and declines should balance each other out.
- Members of the navy can choose to swim in clothes instead of the march (ie dressed in trousers and jacket, then undress in a swimming position without any support).
Age group Level I (200 m) Level II (300 m) Level III (300 m) 18–39 years ≤ 8 min ≤ 12 min ≤ 9 min 40–44 years ≤ 8 min ≤ 12 min ≤ 9:30 min 45–49 years ≤ 8 min ≤ 12 min ≤ 10 min 50–59 years ≤ 8 min ≤ 12 min ≤ 11 min “ Swimming in clothes ” according to the conditions of the German Life Saving Society or the water rescue service in the German Red Cross .
- Basic fitness test (BFT)
The basic fitness test successfully passed or repeated within the twelve-month period serves as proof of performance. For level I (bronze), qualifier “satisfactory”. For level II (silver) qualifier “good”. For level III (Gold) qualifier “very good”.
- swim
100 m swim in clothes in a maximum of 4 minutes with subsequent undressing in the water in accordance with the implementation regulations of the DLRG or the water rescue service in the DRK for this exercise.
Professional services
- For this purpose, the evaluations of the individual characteristics of "fulfillment of tasks in the post (s)", "achievement of objectives", "resilience" and "expertise and practical ability" of the last scheduled assessment or a special assessment apply. Each of these individual characteristics must be assigned at least the rating “3” (= the performance expectations were met.) For all levels of the performance badge. If no assessment is to be made or if there is no assessment yet, the disciplinary superior can nevertheless note the conditions as fulfilled if he or she assigns at least the rating “3” to these individual characteristics.
In general, the achievement badge can only be handed out at the level that corresponds to the lowest level of the assessment exercise or the achievement march.
Special features for disabled soldiers
The following regulations may differ for disabled soldiers:
- March: The soldier can choose the regulation for members of the Navy (clothes swimming)
- Sporting achievements: The German sports badge is obtained under conditions for the disabled.
However, a medical certificate must be provided to prove that there are no concerns about completing the required disciplines.
Reservist achievement badge
| Level I. | Stage II | Stage III | Level III completed 10 times |
Level III completed 25 times |
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The design of the reservist badge corresponds to the badge with an additionally embossed "R" (as shown). The way of wearing corresponds to that of the achievement badge, in addition the reservist achievement badge in miniature version can be worn with civilian suit. The reservist badge differs from the badge in the following two ways:
- The reservist achievement badge can only be acquired by reservists .
- In addition to the aforementioned conditions of the performance badge, additional services must be provided:
- The assessment exercise MG-S-3 must be completed.
- A hand grenade throw must be successfully completed:
Age group Level I. Stage II Stage III 18–29 years 64 points 66 points 70 points 30–44 years 60 points 62 points 65 points 45–59 years 55 points 58 points 60 points Required points in the hand grenade target throw for individual levels of the reservist achievement badge.
- Four throws each must be made at targets 20 m, 25 m, 30 m and 35 m away. The goals each consist of a two-meter inner circle and a four-meter outer circle. The rating is based on the following table of points:
Distance of the target Hit in the inner circle Hit in the outer circle 20 m 7 points 3 points 25 m 8 points 4 points 30 m 9 points 5 points 35 m 10 points 6 points Points table for scoring the hand grenade target.
- An obstacle course must be completed in a given time. You can choose between two variants:
- 1. Obstacle course over 225 m with 11 obstacles on a conventional obstacle course (without the obstacle fighting stand).
Age group Level I. Stage II Stage III 18–29 years ≤ 2:00 min ≤ 1:55 min ≤ 1:50 min 30–44 years ≤ 2:15 min ≤ 2:10 min ≤ 2:05 min 45–59 years ≤ 2:40 min ≤ 2:35 min ≤ 2:30 min Required times for the obstacle course over 225 m.
- 2. Obstacle course over 400 m with 14 obstacles in a fixed order of the following obstacles:
- Stumbling block
- Creepage distance
- Beam obstacles
- hurdle
- dig
Age group Level I. Stage II Stage III 18–29 years ≤ 3:00 min ≤ 2:50 min ≤ 2:40 min 30–44 years ≤ 3:40 min ≤ 3:30 min ≤ 3:20 min 45–59 years ≤ 4:20 min ≤ 4:10 min ≤ 4:00 min Required times for the obstacle course over 400 m.
If these conditions have been met in addition to the conditions of the badge, the badge can be awarded by the disciplinary superiors of the training unit.
Shooting line
Performance decrease
The disciplinary superior or a suitable soldier appointed by him is responsible for the inspection . All services must be provided within 12 months.
Delivery
The badges must be handed out in a dignified manner. It takes place for achievement badges and reservist achievement badges in level I (bronze) by the next disciplinary superior; for levels II (silver) and III (gold), it must be a disciplinary superior with at least the disciplinary competence of a battalion commander . Alternatively, reservists can be awarded by the responsible regional command .
The soldier receives a metal badge in original size for the service suit, which becomes his property. In addition, he will in any case receive a certificate of possession with permission to wear as well as a certificate or a copy of the evidence of the services required for the acquisition of the badge for service in the troops .
Mainly with the reservist achievement badge , but also with the achievement badge itself, the badge is sometimes handed out additionally as a smaller pin from the comrades circle or the reservist association , which may only be worn on civilian clothing.
See also
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- Central guideline A2-2630 / 0-0-5 (expired on June 6, 2019) Suit regulations for soldiers of the Bundeswehr , Chapter 5.12 Badges for special services in troop service
- formerly: ZDv 37/10 suit regulations for soldiers in the Bundeswehr. Chapter XII a) and b) and Appendices 8, 9, 10 and 11