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The USMC were rapidly re-deploying from Vietnam by 1969. Most of the US Marine base camps and firebases had been abandoned or re-occupied by US Soldiers, such as Camp Carol (in I Corps), Alpha 2 and Charlie 4 (the northern most US firebases, located on the DMZ), and Dong Ha and Quang Tri (large combat bases). The Combat Action Ribbon was created in the year of the Marine's redeployment from Vietnam.
Although medals and ribbons are important today, especially for those that have never been in combat; ribbons and medals, for the majority of men fighting in Vietnam, were NOT important. We had a saying in Vietnam, concerning the Purple Heart medal, "...that, and a dime will get ya a cup of coffee...", although there are benefits for military awards, getting out of Vietnam with our lives and limbs was far more important at the time.
Probably the most important "ARMY" award was the Infantryman's CIB, and for proof of it's importance, the high brass of the US Army has constantly defended against creating similar badges for the sister combat arms; Artillery and Armor. The Combat Infantryman's Badge was created in WW2, for the common unsung "Dog-Face" foot soldier from WW2, called a "Grunt" in the Vietnam War. Any and all drafted men became "cannon fodder" foot soldiers, since time began, the foot soldier was the agony of all fighting men. Being in the mounted cavalry or the civilized artillery was the easy life of the rich and educated men; but the poor man without a horse (he normally had to purchase his own horse), or the un-educated man without the mathematical ability necessary for the artillery, was destined for the dreary life of the infantry. In WW2, the US Army decided to award such tortured men, and created the CIB...just for them! In Vietnam we had another saying; for those wanting to wear the CIB: "...if you want the darned medal (badge) so bad...then be a GRUNT!"
Not many men were willing to exchange their dry cots for a leech infested watering hole to sleep in!
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Can Combat Engineers be issued Combat Infantry Badges?
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.
Combat Infantry Badges with a rifle on blue background surrounded by crests what kind of metal were they made of?
The Combat Infantry Badge (CIB) is made of tin, with a blue enamel paint on the background. The oak leaf clusters are also made of tin with a bronze colored tint.
YouTubehow many cmb awarded to mds in Vietnam?
During the war, every unit went to the field with a medic, even tank units had medics riding on them. So that would make thousands of medics. See a medic in Vietnam website; they'll more than likely have a number of combat medic badges issued during the war. Those badges may or may not have been created during the Vietnam War. The infantryman's CIB was created in 1944 (WWII).
How did the Tonkin Gulf resolution lead to US involvement in Vietnam?
The US commenced bombing North Vietnam, and deployed tanks, artillery, and infantry divisions for combat in RVN (Republic of South Vietnam). Vietnam was a guerrilla war NO MORE.
How did the Tonkin gulf resolution lead to greater U.S involvement in Vietnam?
The US commenced bombing North Vietnam, and deployed tanks, artillery, and infantry divisions for combat in RVN (Republic of South Vietnam). Vietnam was a guerrilla war NO MORE.
Is it required to wear the combat patch with the CIB or can you wear the combat patch on its own?
The combat patch and the CIB are separate awards. Any soldier who goes to war is awarded a combat patch. Any infantry soldier below the rank of colonel who is assigned to a line unit, engages in battle against the enemy and survives is awarded the CIB.If you have a CIB you also have a combat patch; having a combat patch doesn't necessarily mean you have the CIB.
Can mp's wear a combat infantry badge serving in combat in Vietnam?
No. Unless he was later assigned to an INFANTRY unit and that unit (his unit) was directly involved with combat operations with a hostile enemy. "Only" during the Vietnam War could a GI with an artillery, armor, MP, engineer, etc. MOS obtain a CIB if he was assigned to a 11B (MOS) job in the US Infantry and engaged in combat with the enemy. A artilleryman, armor crewman (tank crewman), MP, etc. could be transfered to a grunt unit and end up in contact w/the enemy; WITHOUT his primary MOS being changed. Thus qualifying him to wear the CIB. The 11B (nicknamed 11Bullet Stopper in Vietnam) would or could be awarded as his secondary MOS. Regardless of the MOS change or not, if he was in a grunt outfit and he was in "enemy contact" with that outfit, he's awarded the CIB (on orders). After Vietnam the US Army took the MOS far more seriously and awarded it to only 11B men. But during the war men were needed everywhere all the time! Consequently the needs of the service came first and awards came after those needs were served. Another words after Vietnam "it took an act of congress" to pull a tanker off his machine and put him in another MOS, especially if he didn't like it. But during the war a man went where he was ordered...like it or not.
Is Combat Arms in Vietnam?
Combat Arms: Vietnam is based in Vietnam There are other games in the Combat Arms series
Did World War 2 Artillerymen qualify for the Combat Infantry Badge?
No.My dad was an artilleryman and a forward observer assigned to an infantry division. Even though he went out on patrols with the infantry, he was not qualified for the Combat Infantryman's Badge. Only soldiers who had a rating as an infantrymancould earn the CIB. Medics were eventually issued a medic badge, but the artilleryman never got a badge.As a side-note, artillery spotters would be flown on in light aircraft to observe the enemy positions. They were awarded the Air Medal for these flights.Custermen*side note*The army has finally decided to give artillerymen an award for combat service. The Combat Action Badge (CAB) is not strictly for artillerymen, but is meant for troops who are involved in combat but are not infantry. The creation of this badge is the result of IED's and the need to recognize troops who would not normally be involved in combat (truck drivers, mechanics, etc). This is the only badge artillerymen are currently awarded and its a shame that we do not have combat artillery badge.
Can a world war 2 veteran with an awarded Combat Infantry Badge still receive his retroactive Bronze Star per law passed in 1947 by President Truman?
Yes
If you are not an expert marksman can you still wear the badge cause you have an cib?
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.
What does C.I.B. stand for?
Combat infantry badge
