Combat Infantryman Badge The CIB badge is not limited to a one-time award, but may be awarded to eligible individuals for each war in which they participated. (Revised Feb. 8, 1952)

Awarded to personnel in the grade of Colonel or below with an infantry military occupational specialty who have satisfactorily performed duty while assigned as a member of an infantry unit, brigade or smaller size, during any period subsequent to 6 December 1941 when the unit was engaged in active ground combat. Command Sergeants Major of infantry battalions or brigades may also be eligible. 

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Combat Medical Badge The CMB badge is not limited to a one-time award, but may be awarded to eligible individuals for each war in which they participated.

Awarded to members of the Army Medical Department, Naval Medical Department, Air Force Medical Service or Special Forces Medical Service who are in the grade of colonel or below while assigned or attached to a medical unit of company or smaller size organic to an infantry/special forces unit during any period the unit was engaged in active ground combat subsequent to 6 December 1941. Only one award is authorized for service in Vietnam, Laos, the Dominican Republic, Korea (subsequent to 4 January 1969), El Salvador, Grenada, Panama,  Southwest Asia and Somalia, regardless of whether an individual has served in one or more of these areas. Specific eligibility requirements by geographic area are listed in Army Regulation 600-8-22.

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