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Who is elgible for a CIB during the Vietnam conflict?
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.
If you' re not infantry can you earn the expert infantry badge?
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.
When infantry officers join the army at first do they fight on the ground then when they progress through the ranks they dont fight on the ground anymore right?
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
What is infantry field artillery?
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.
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
Does a corpsman treating a patient in a combat zone rate a combat action ribbon?
If he's under fire, yes. The Army has a special case: if a medic assigned to an infantry unit treats a patient under enemy action, he will receive the Combat Medical Badge rather than the Combat Action Badge. Medics in non-infantry units will receive the Combat Action Badge.
What is a military CIB?
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.
Is combat infantry badge assigned for Korea DMZ?
Yes from 1969 to 1994 and for November 23rd 1983
Who is elgible for a CIB during the Vietnam conflict?
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.
Was the army mos 11m eligible for the combat infantry mans badge?
Yes, and a lot of 11M soldiers got it in Operation Desert Storm. You must have an Infantry or Special Forces MOS, be assigned to an Infantry or Special Forces unit and engage in direct combat with the enemy to earn the CIB.
If you' re not infantry can you earn the expert infantry badge?
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.
Who can wear cib?
Anyone can wear a cib, which stands for Combat Infantryman Badge. However, the badge is typically awarded to soldiers in the U.S. Army who have served in an infantry or Special Forces role and have actively engaged in combat.
When infantry officers join the army at first do they fight on the ground then when they progress through the ranks they dont fight on the ground anymore right?
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
Could a Marine attached to an Army infantry unit during combat operations wear the Combat Infantryman Badge?
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.
What were women who enlisted in the army barred from?
They were barred from combat.
What does C.I.B. stand for?
Combat infantry badge
What is infantry field artillery?
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.
