Can someone earn an EIB if they are in an infantry unit, serving in the role of an infantryman, but their MOS is not 11B?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 09 May 2021 17:11:19 -0400

Been serving in an infantry role for a couple years now, but my unit just has never found a slot for MOSQ that doesn't interrupt university. I'll be reclassing sometime within this year, but we have an EIB course coming up, can I earn an EIB while not 11B and start wearing it once I officially get reclassed to 11B or do I have to earn it while I am 11B?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2021 5:17 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 09 May 2021 17:17:12 -0400

SPC Private RallyPoint Member It's best to ask your Company Commander or XO rather than take suggestions from RP... Army Regulation changes. Good Luck with your career.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2021 5:24 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 09 May 2021 17:24:47 -0400

No, you must be series 11 or 18B, 18C, 18E, 18F, 18Z, or 18A.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2021 8:02 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 09 May 2021 20:02:26 -0400

Out of curiosity, what is your actual MOS?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2021 8:09 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 09 May 2021 20:09:40 -0400

No you can't. Must units hold an ESB when they do an EIB. You are only able to compete for the ESB. You can still wear it when you're infantry.

Response by SSG John Oliver made May 9 at 2021 9:55 PM

SSG John Oliver — Sun, 09 May 2021 21:55:29 -0400

It's great training none the less

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made May 10 at 2021 1:55 PM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Mon, 10 May 2021 13:55:45 -0400

Infantry earn the EIB. Non Infantry earn the ESB. What MOS are you and what billet are you currently filling? It's sticky business labeling yourself an Infantryman if you are not Infantry.

Response by SSG Robert Perrotto made May 10 at 2021 3:15 PM

SSG Robert Perrotto — Mon, 10 May 2021 15:15:43 -0400

I was always under the impression that any MOS can train for, and test for the EIB, but only Infantrymen can wear the badge. The accomplishment would be added to your ERB. I have personally seen 92Y and 25 series go through the training, and even a few go "true blue"., and while, by regulation they cannot wear it, they still have earned it, and it gets added to awards, badges, and certs.

Response by SPC Kurt Hesselden made May 10 at 2021 3:58 PM

SPC Kurt Hesselden — Mon, 10 May 2021 15:58:00 -0400

I was pleasantly surprised as an 05B to have earned a CIB.
This was way before the CAR was developed.