If a POG, awarded with a CAB (combat action badge), were to transfer to Infantry, would the soldier be authorized to wear the CIB?

this is a civilian asking this question. the answer is no, you only get a cib when you go into combat as a grunt. and that pog bullshit is just that bs, just because someone is not a grunt does not mean they ain't been in the shit and came out on top.

Why even ask the question? The CAB was awarded for that specific deployment. If you want a CIB go on another deployment with your new infantry unit. A real soldier should never have to pretend they're something they're not, or they did something they didn't. Be proud of your service whether you're a cook, or special forces.

No. You were not awarded a CIB, therefore you would not be authorized to wear the CIB.

Combat Infantryman Badge! Pretty simple to me must have been Infantry while in Combat! I get more than Infantry can get caught up in action! The difference is the amount of it and level of intensity of it. Infantry tends to be very up close and personal.
I do believe medics also deserve an equivalent and hold a special place in grunts hearts followed by every other MOS that plays a part in saving our bacon! Medivac pilots, A10 pilots, Attack helicopters pilots, artillery, tankers etc. I would even include the people responsible for resupplying.

No. If someone wants to wear what grunts wear, they should have been a grunt instead of a POG. That's pretty fucking weak to want the cush POG job but wear the awards of a hard charger.

A friend of mine that is a retired Navy corpsman, actually a P.A. in country in Vietnam. He was embedded with an Army SOG unit for a period of time. He was awarded a CIB due to being with an Army infantry SOG group while in country. He said it was one of his most prized possession, even though the Navy would not allow him to wear it on his Navy uniform. He even produced the commendation paper work they gave him when he received it.

I had a former Marine in my platoon. He had a CAB. Was a tank mech in the Corps so how he engaged anything is beyond me. Anyway, it stayed a CAB.

If a POG, awarded with a CAB (combat action badge), were to transfer to Infantry, would the soldier be authorized to wear the CIB? Yes, but only if the CAB (combat action badge) was earned during a BMA (big mac attack).

No.

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