Can you wear a ESB with a CIB?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 04:23:59 -0500

I understand you cannot wear a CIB and a EIB. If I can wear a ESB with my CIB I’ll go for a ESB now that I’m not a 11 Series anymore.

It’s been a decade since I’ve added some eye candy on my chest. Lol. Easy on the judgement. I’ve graded many EIB’s I have a head start.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Feb 27 at 2022 7:43 AM

SGM Erik Marquez — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 07:43:10 -0500

SSG Private RallyPoint Member "Can you wear a ESB with a CIB?"
No, according to DA PAM 670–1 • 26 January 2021, para 22-16
" Personnel may only wear one combat or special skill badges from either group 1 or group 2"
(1) Group 1. Combat infantryman badges (three awards) (see fig 22–34), combat medical badges (three awards)(see fig 22–35); and combat action badge (see fig 22–36).
(2) Group 2. Expert infantryman badge (see fig 22–37); expert field medical badge (see fig 22–38); and expert Soldier badge (see fig 22–39).

Response by SFC William Linnell made Feb 27 at 2022 11:09 AM

SFC William Linnell — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 11:09:16 -0500

Nope. Even though your not an 11B, You should still wear the CIB proudly. Some of my 11B buddies tell me that their EIB means more to them bc you really have to earn that but the CIB, they said it was easy to get. But when civilians see the CIB they become more attentive to it as they see it as a Badge of Honor. I would still keep those other badges, EIB and ESB for your display.

Response by MSG Danny Mathers made Mar 1 at 2022 11:11 AM

MSG Danny Mathers — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:11:58 -0500

Most Units allow the EIB with the CIB during EIB Training which EIB holders did not have to live in the woods for 30 days. I wore a miniature on my tie which no officer said a thing while with the 8th ID.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2022 2:39 AM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 02:39:59 -0400

Little late to the game and I hope you earned your ESB but here is my 2 cents as someone in your situation. As previously stated you can’t wear them both at the same time as they are both group 1 special skill/combat badge.

However like myself, you can rock 3 different uniforms. 1 CIB, 1 EIB, 1 ESB. That way you can rotate them out throughout the week and rep them all! I switched over to Engineer when I commissioned so everything I earned as an 11B is still permanently awarded just like you. Next month we start EIB/ESB I’ll pin the silver ESB when I’m grading. Keep those skills sharp and get after it!