STADTALLENDORF, Germany— In between physically demanding events, Soldiers competing in the Installation Management Command-Europe Best Warrior Competition stepped onto a German range for a different kind of challenge.
Through a partnership with Landeskommando Hessen, Bundswehr, competitors and other Soldiers had the opportunity to earn the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge for Weapons, known as the Schützenschnur, March 24, 2026.
The qualification was not part of the competition scoring but offered a chance to train under German standards and engage directly with host-nation forces.
Approximately 20 soldiers participated in the event, including four competitors. By the end of the qualification, five Soldier earned the badge,...
