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.
v1.09 currently, this is the latest patch.
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No. You weren't in active combat zone. If you were authorised the wear of a combat patch, you'd have received orders for it. You may, however, be awarded campaign ribbons and medals.
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They have to fulfill the requirements necessary for the certain patch.
A soldier received a 3rd Marine Division patch after serving with that specific division during their military service. This patch is typically awarded to Marines who have been assigned to the division and have participated in its operations or training exercises. The patch symbolizes their affiliation and achievements within the 3rd Marine Division, which is known for its combat history and contributions to various military campaigns.
For US Army only (Vietnam War era): If you've been in combat with a particular division, you may wear the shoulder patch on your RIGHT shoulder (some men referred to this as a "combat patch"). The left shoulder reflects your current division. If you've never been in combat with that particular division and had worn that division patch on your left shoulder for 20 years (as an example), when you leave that particular division...you may NOT wear the patch on your right shoulder.
You do need a form document to wear a combat patch. For example if you are wearing your units then the deployment orders that took you to theater, with idenifing information of yourself, will do. If you are trying to wear another units patch you need a certificate from that command or your first LTC (0-5). The order, or internal certificate, will do.
Yes, there is a combat patch for Kosovo, specifically for service members who were deployed to the region during the Kosovo War and subsequent peacekeeping missions. The patch typically features symbols representative of the mission and is worn by military personnel who have served in that area. It serves as a recognition of their service and the unique challenges faced during their deployment.
Why not, if he did whatever was required to wear it.