The Military Marching Badge (Norwegian Foot March)
| The Military Marching Badge | |
|---|---|
"Protect your country" 1915–1937 (In Norwegian: Værg dit land) | |
| Type | Skill Badge |
| Awarded for | Completion of 30 kilometer loaded ruck march |
| Presented by | Norwegian Armed Forces or Liason |
| Eligibility | All personnel |
| Established | 1915 |
Service ribbon for gold version | |
The Military Marching Badge, usually called the Norwegian Foot March Badge or simply the NFM by US Service Members, is a Proficiency Badge of the Norwegian Armed Forces. It was instituted in 1915, popularly called the tremlia in Norway, and is awarded to those who meet defined requirements for a 30-kilometer loaded march. The badge's purpose is to stimulate interest in marching among military and civilian personnel.
The marching badge was previously an annual strength test at the Norwegian Military Academy in Oslo, and part of the basic soldier's education for Norwegian Conscripts. As of 2018, it has been voluntary. The Military Marching Badge is no longer authorized for wear on uniforms of the Norwegian Armed Forces, and has since been replaced by the Norwegian Armed Forces Medal for Military Sports, with differing criteria.