https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/should-there-be-stiffer-requirements-for-the-combat-action-badge <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Having been in Iraq but never in a situation even close enough to the AR's "vague" requirements for the CAB, I witnessed too many awards and arguments over the awarding of the CAB. IMHO, I saw too much "bending" of reality in efforts to bring one home. I totally agree with the concept of the award, just not with the "interpretations" of the reg governing it - would anyone else like to share? Tue, 13 May 2014 20:06:42 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/should-there-be-stiffer-requirements-for-the-combat-action-badge <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Having been in Iraq but never in a situation even close enough to the AR's "vague" requirements for the CAB, I witnessed too many awards and arguments over the awarding of the CAB. IMHO, I saw too much "bending" of reality in efforts to bring one home. I totally agree with the concept of the award, just not with the "interpretations" of the reg governing it - would anyone else like to share? MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca Tue, 13 May 2014 20:06:42 -0400 2014-05-13T20:06:42-04:00 2014-05-13T20:06:42-04:00