Yes.
Infantry and field artillery are two of the combat arms of the US army. Infantry are foot soldiers, and field artillery are easily movable cannon. Other combat arms include cavalry, armor, combat engineers, coast artillery, and signals.
No. You must actually hold an 11 series (Infantry) Primary MOS while in a combat zone to be awarded a CIB. Combat Engineers get awarded the CAB (Combat Action Badge) for instances of direct contact with the enemy. The only engineers eligible for the CIB are those who hold the 18C - Special Forces Engineer Sergeant - MOS; all Special Forces personnel, with the exception of medical personnel, are eligible for the CIB.
8th Infantry Division
Singapore Combat Engineers was created in 1967.
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)
Singapore Combat Engineers's motto is 'Advance and Overcome'.
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.
I have a complete history of the 108th Engineer Combat Battalion, the Engineer Unit organic to the 33rd Infantry Division. Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections.com
Combat infantry badge
Only if the Army Corp of Engineers is unavailable for it. Generally combat engineers are busy performing demolitions or assault bridging.
A regimental combat team (RCT) in an infantry division is a combined arms task organization that typically includes a battalion of infantry, along with supporting units such as artillery, armor, and engineers. It is designed to provide a flexible and effective force capable of executing a variety of missions. The RCT is structured to operate independently or as part of a larger combined force, allowing for rapid deployment and adaptability in different combat scenarios. This organization enhances operational efficiency and coordination among various military specialties.
During the Vietnam conflict, the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) was awarded to infantry soldiers who served in active ground combat. Eligibility included being assigned to an infantry unit, holding an infantry military occupational specialty (MOS), and participating in ground combat against an enemy. Additionally, the soldier must have been in a qualifying duty status and have been engaged with enemy forces. The badge is primarily awarded to enlisted soldiers and non-commissioned officers in the U.S. Army.