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German army Captain Daniel Krebs (right) and Sergeant Major Thomas Kleinhenz (left) present Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadet Kathleen Upton with an award of excellence recognizing the top female performer in the first annual German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge Competition, held Sept. 29. AFROTC cadets, Army Reservists and active duty members recently had the opportunity to compete in the competition, held at the University of Louisville, in Louisville, Ky. (Courtesy photo)
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AFROTC and Army Members Strive for greatness during German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition
Posted 11/20/2012 Updated 11/20/2012
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AFROTC Det. 295, University of Louisville
11/20/2012 - LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets, Army reservists and active duty members recently received the opportunity to compete in the first annual German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition, held September 29.
The event was held at the University of Louisville and included members from Air Force ROTC Detachment 295, Army ROTC Cardinal Battalion, Army 2-2 Infantry Battalion and the Kentucky National Guard 198th Military Police Battalion.
German army Captain Daniel Krebs and German Sergeant Major Thomas Kleinhenz were also in attendance to award the prestigious badge to those who successfully completed the challenge.
This award is one of the few foreign badges that can actually be worn on United States military service uniforms. The badge itself is round with the German eagle in the center surrounded by oak leaves. It is typically awarded in gold, silver or bronze depending on how a given participant performs during the competition.
Before the competition day, participants had to complete a 200 meter timed swim, a 9mm weapons qualification and a first aid test. However, the actual competition day was far more demanding. The day began with a 100-meter timed sprint, a measured shot put throw, and a measured high jump. The final challenges included a 3000-meter timed run and a 12K timed march with a 22-pound rucksack.
Out of 170 participants, 137 qualified for the badge that day, including nine of which were cadets from AFROTC Detachment 295 at the University of Louisville. Although the Air Force comprised a very small minority in the competition, they had the top female performer, Cadet Katie Upton.
"It was a great event," said University of Louisville AFROTC Cadet Daniel Dieudonne. "Although it was strenuous at times, the bonds formed from this competition are something that will far outlast the aches and pains in our muscles."
Article Courtesy of AFROTC Detachment 295, University of Louisville |
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