Are these tabs a new thing for Cyber guys?

2LT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 23:15:09 -0400

I found this picture of seemingly real Soldiers in the 4th ID copping these pretty cool tabs. I'm a computer guy currently chasing my A + certification and a Cyber Officer commission and saw these Network + and Security + TABS. Totally weird, and I'm almost 100% convinced this is fake. I felt I needed to double check Rallypoint and some input from Cyber guys/ gals would be great.

Response by SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint made Apr 25 at 2019 11:19 PM

SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 23:19:03 -0400

My guess is it would be PhotoShop. But, look for a current active duty or look in the Army Regulation. Maybe AR 680-1... I wonder if I correctly remembered the uniform reg? Doubt it, but I would be amazed if I did...retired in 1998.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Apr 25 at 2019 11:25 PM

SGT Ben Keen — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 23:25:09 -0400

That's more than likely a gag.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 25 at 2019 11:35 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 23:35:56 -0400

Most certainly a morale boosting event for some soldiers.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 25 at 2019 11:38 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 23:38:52 -0400

This is definitely a joke. I have security +, they most definitely didn't hand out a tab for it.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Apr 25 at 2019 11:43 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 23:43:49 -0400

2LT(P) Private RallyPoint Member Something Looks a Little Cheesy About That.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 25 at 2019 11:55 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 23:55:28 -0400

You got to be kidding me? You think this is real?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 26 at 2019 1:09 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 01:09:53 -0400

The Tabs are neither authorized nor “pretty cool”.
Additionally, the photo is poorly photoshopped. See attached photo with marked indicators. Either the soldier in the middle was blessed/cursed with the worlds worst chin and received a ‘US ARMY’ tape that doesn’t really read US ARMY, or there is some photographic f*ckery afoot. There are a few other dead giveaways, but those two are the pretty clear.