Posted on Dec 6, 2014
How do you feel about an expert armor badge? Its similiar to EIB but with higher skill level due to technical nature
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Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB)
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We already got the Driver-T badge, and there is also the "Tank Weapons" hanger on the Marksmanship badge. Class A wear but oh well.
Personally the less stuff I had on my BDU's or coveralls the better. One less thing to get hung up or metal thing conduct electricity. Hang the dog tags at your station too. No rings either.
Personally the less stuff I had on my BDU's or coveralls the better. One less thing to get hung up or metal thing conduct electricity. Hang the dog tags at your station too. No rings either.
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I know this is an old post but I have to ask a question. The EIB is a skill level 1 badge. What skill level are you suggesting this expert armor badge be if there is no higher skill level than a skill level 1 badge?
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Yes there should be in armor Crewman badge!! We're not infantry and should have the recognition for the JOB our professional abilities just like any of the other jobs in the military. . I didn't wear spurs I wasn't allowed a stetson only TANKER BOOTS and they didn't want us to wear them !!!!! I AM TRUE ARMOR TO THE CORE !!!!
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As a former scout, I think it's just people crying because they have no badge like the EIB/EFMB. Non-infantry types 'cried' cause they had no badge like the CIB/CFMB.............now we have the CAB. I think if one wants to earn a badge similar to the EIB/EFMB/CFMB/CIB they need to en-list or re-class into the infantry or medical career fields. If they don't want to do that then shut the hell up about not having bling on your chest.
If the infantry/medic field is not your style then drop a DA4187 for airborne or air assault school and earn your wings.
I admit, they look nice. But f***! Don't we have enough badges already? You can only wear a max of five (5) on your ACU's. But I guess some Soldier will cry that we need a sash like the Boy Scouts have so we can display all our neat little badges for all the world to see while we're in uniform.
Is it an ego thing with people? Do Soldiers feel like a turd because they don't have a shiny badge on their uniform to say 'look at me. look at what I done'?
I have a CAB and air assault wings. But I don't wear them often outside my DA photo as I feel like clothes don't make the man.
If the infantry/medic field is not your style then drop a DA4187 for airborne or air assault school and earn your wings.
I admit, they look nice. But f***! Don't we have enough badges already? You can only wear a max of five (5) on your ACU's. But I guess some Soldier will cry that we need a sash like the Boy Scouts have so we can display all our neat little badges for all the world to see while we're in uniform.
Is it an ego thing with people? Do Soldiers feel like a turd because they don't have a shiny badge on their uniform to say 'look at me. look at what I done'?
I have a CAB and air assault wings. But I don't wear them often outside my DA photo as I feel like clothes don't make the man.
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Honestly I think it's a good idea. Although it is highly unlikely, we should have something that separates each combat branch of their own. Not just a CAB that anybody can get. Like some four stars I've seen which I still don't know how that happens. I guess a bomb exploded in the same country or something. It would be pretty cool to have a sabre surrounded by a wreath. That would be bad ass.
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There are a number of unofficial ones.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unofficial_badges_of_the_United_States_military
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unofficial_badges_of_the_United_States_military
Unofficial badges of the United States military - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Unofficial badges of the United States military are those badges or emblems which do not appear in United States military regulations but are worn or displayed by many individuals serving in the United States military. Unofficial badges may also be bestowed for a one time action or be authorized under the authority of a local commander.
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SGT Edward Thomas
I was never an 11 series MOS. I don't think adding a badge would be wise. I agree with comments saying the creation of more badges devalues the ones that are there. I spent my time in Signal Corps but not always in a Signal unit. I earned the Basic Airborne badge for attending the Basic Airborne Course so that I could perform all of my duties in a SF Bn Sig Det. I did not need a badge to show I was better than someone else and that is what it comes down to. I already had one of sorts. I think the creation of more branch specific type badges would certainly make the Army look like (and no offense to the Air Force) Tje Air Force. The AF has function badges which show their career field and those are very similar to our US and BOS disc insignia. Please put forth the effort to have the CAB removed.
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