Posted on Mar 23, 2015
COL Thomas F.
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I was thinking the other day, what interesting events could I do for my Soldiers that would be unique and allow them to earn something for their ORB/NCORB and their uniform that doesn't require them to jump out of a plane? Now, I know of the German awards like the German Military Proficiency Badge and the Schützenschnur Marksmanship Badge, but are there others like this from other countries? I see a bunch in AR 600-8-22, I can't seem to find one that is commonly awarded. Better yet, has anyone earned something non-German? I'd like to hear what people have been able to achieve.
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CSM Brigade Operations (S3) Sergeant Major
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COL Thomas F.

A lot of Soldiers use to attend the French Commando Course in Germany back in the day. We don't train with the French as much anymore, I think the last time I heard of anyone getting the French Commando Badge was some Army and Marines in Africa around 2003.

I never attended but have several friends that did, they said it was an awesome course. The badge is pretty cool too!
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SSG Kenneth Lanning
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I thought that said "Commando Entertainment" for a sec hahaha
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COL Thomas F.
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That would have been a fun school to attend back when I was "young" and still in GREAT shape... I did read about the noticed the West Point grad who took the challenge.
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The Norwegian Foot March Badge is an annual event hosted by the University of Southern Indiana ROTC. Also saw it offered in San Diego, CA and Little Rock AFB. It's an 18.6 mile ruck march and needs to be completed in 4 1/2 hours, if you meet the distance and time standards you get a certificate, badge and DA 4187.

I would like to find a CONUS opportunity for the Austrian Sports Badge, let me know if you all hear that badge being offered.
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COL Thomas F.
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Interesting about the badge. I didn't see anything on the NFMB web site, nor do I see anything in Army Regs 600-8-22. Can you provide a link to the documentation?
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COL Thomas F.
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looks like it has been recently approved for official wear. MILPER 16-303 now makes it office... along with a bunch of other countries stuff. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/16-303
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I was recently awarded the Royal Danish Marksmanship Badge (bronze). The DANCOM unit operating in Kabul setup and conducted the ranges. It was mostly an opportunity for the officers to qualify for the Badge, but I was one of a few enlisted Soldiers from my BN that were also given the opportunity.
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COL Thomas F.
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Congratulations. Always take advantages of opportunies like that. They can only help you in the future.
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Congrats, do you have a picture of the badge? Sounds cool.
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