No. They would receive a Combat Action Ribbon. If ever they transferred to the Army, then they'd be eligible to wear the CIB or CAB in lieu of their Combat Action Ribbon.
No, you cannot. You have to be classed as infantry to earn the EIB..................................................Another Answer:EIB is the Expert Infantryman Badge that was given to almost everyone in basic that passed the course. It did not matter what job you had.The CIB Combat Infantryman Badge was given to those that were in combat infantry situations. You did not have to be in the infantry to receive either award.
Yes.
The EIB (Expert Infantryman Badge) is important to an infantryman as it recognizes their proficiency and expertise in various infantry-related skills. It enhances their credibility and demonstrates their capabilities in combat-related tasks, enhancing their professional development and career advancement opportunities within the infantry. Additionally, it fosters a sense of pride, accomplishment, and camaraderie among infantrymen.
A CIB is a Combat Infantry Badge, you would receive this if you went to combat as an Infantry Soldier in the US Army. - - - - - Requirements to receive the CIB. 1. Must be an Infantryman or Special Forces soldier. Now Special Forces medics earn the CIB. Further, you must be a Colonel or below--if you don't have a CIB by the time you make general, you never will. 2. Must be assigned to an infantry unit at brigade level or below. 3. Must personally engage in infantry combat against an enemy.
with the exceptions of a few jobs (infantry... etc.) and not in direct combat operations... yes.
The Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) is awarded to infantry personnel who have actively engaged in ground combat. It does not require expertise in marksmanship. Therefore, if you meet the qualification criteria for the CIB as an infantry soldier, you can wear the badge regardless of your marksmanship skills.
Region? You'll find them primarily in your combat arms units - namely, Infantry and Cavalry, as well as special operations units.
Traditionally that would be infantry, but in recent years soldiers in EOD and transportation/supply could make a legitimate claim to it as well. All soldiers in the US Army after are ultimately infantry.
Actual combat arms (infantry and of the like, ie combat engineers, machine gunners, assaultmen, special ops...etc) 8-12%. Most of the military is support, logistics and operations (maintenance, drivers, admin...etc)
Criteria for award of Combat Infantryman Badge:Grade of Colonel or below.Infantry or special forces military occupational specialty.Satisfactorily performed duty while assigned as a member of an infantry/special forces unit, brigade or smaller size, during any period subsequent to 6 December 1941 when the unit was engaged in active ground combat.NOTE: The policy was expanded, effective 1 December 1967, to permit award to Command Sergeants Major of infantry battalions or brigades.
infantry officers are assigned to infantry units or staff level positions. some infantry officers, because of assignments, may never be committed to combat operations while going up through the ranks
Combat infantry badge