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I understand you cannot wear a CIB and a EIB. If I can wear a ESB with my CIB I’ll go for a ESB now that I’m not a 11 Series anymore.
It’s been a decade since I’ve added some eye candy on my chest. Lol. Easy on the judgement. I’ve graded many EIB’s I have a head start.
It’s been a decade since I’ve added some eye candy on my chest. Lol. Easy on the judgement. I’ve graded many EIB’s I have a head start.
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Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB)
Combat Infantry Badge (CIB)
Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) Combat Infantry Badge (CIB)
Posted 3 y ago
Responses: 4
SSG (Join to see) "Can you wear a ESB with a CIB?"
No, according to DA PAM 670–1 • 26 January 2021, para 22-16
" Personnel may only wear one combat or special skill badges from either group 1 or group 2"
(1) Group 1. Combat infantryman badges (three awards) (see fig 22–34), combat medical badges (three awards)(see fig 22–35); and combat action badge (see fig 22–36).
(2) Group 2. Expert infantryman badge (see fig 22–37); expert field medical badge (see fig 22–38); and expert Soldier badge (see fig 22–39).
No, according to DA PAM 670–1 • 26 January 2021, para 22-16
" Personnel may only wear one combat or special skill badges from either group 1 or group 2"
(1) Group 1. Combat infantryman badges (three awards) (see fig 22–34), combat medical badges (three awards)(see fig 22–35); and combat action badge (see fig 22–36).
(2) Group 2. Expert infantryman badge (see fig 22–37); expert field medical badge (see fig 22–38); and expert Soldier badge (see fig 22–39).
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I appreciate the response SGM. It seems unreasonable not being able to wear both badges since their significance are so different. Have a great day.
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Most Units allow the EIB with the CIB during EIB Training which EIB holders did not have to live in the woods for 30 days. I wore a miniature on my tie which no officer said a thing while with the 8th ID.
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Little late to the game and I hope you earned your ESB but here is my 2 cents as someone in your situation. As previously stated you can’t wear them both at the same time as they are both group 1 special skill/combat badge.
However like myself, you can rock 3 different uniforms. 1 CIB, 1 EIB, 1 ESB. That way you can rotate them out throughout the week and rep them all! I switched over to Engineer when I commissioned so everything I earned as an 11B is still permanently awarded just like you. Next month we start EIB/ESB I’ll pin the silver ESB when I’m grading. Keep those skills sharp and get after it!
However like myself, you can rock 3 different uniforms. 1 CIB, 1 EIB, 1 ESB. That way you can rotate them out throughout the week and rep them all! I switched over to Engineer when I commissioned so everything I earned as an 11B is still permanently awarded just like you. Next month we start EIB/ESB I’ll pin the silver ESB when I’m grading. Keep those skills sharp and get after it!
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