COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE

SYMBOLISM: The bar is blue, the color associated with the Infantry branch. The musket is adapted from the Infantry insignia of branch and represents the first official U.S. shoulder arm, the 1795 model Springfield Arsenal musket. It was adopted as the official Infantry branch insignia in 1924. The oak symbolizes steadfastness, strength and loyalty.

AWARD ELIGIBILITY: 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. The policy was expanded to permit award to Command Sergeants Major of infantry battalions or brigades, effective 1 January 1967 . Specific criteria for each conflict was also established. Only one award is authorized for service in Vietnam , Laos , Dominican Republic , Korea (subsequent to 27 July 1954 ), Grenada , Panama , and Southwest Asia . The complete criteria for each area and inclusive dates are listed in Army Regulation 600-8-22.

Albert Gulliver - 5/60th Infantry

Stew Koontz - E Co 75 Rangers

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