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
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 was created in 1967.
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.
Singapore Combat Engineers's motto is 'Advance and Overcome'.
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 War, several Combat Army National Guard units were mobilized and deployed, including the 116th Infantry Brigade, the 256th Infantry Brigade, and the 31st Infantry Division. These units participated in various combat operations alongside active-duty forces. The National Guard's involvement included infantry, artillery, and support roles, contributing to the overall military efforts in the region. Their service marked a significant moment in the history of the National Guard's role in U.S. military operations.