#OnThisDayInHistory 27 October 1943 - Expert Infantryman Badge and Combat Infantryman Badge Established The Expert Infantryman Badge, or EIB, is a special skills badge of the United States Army. Although similar in name and appearance to the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), it is a completely different award. The CIB is awarded to infantrymen for participation in ground combat while the EIB is presented for completion of a course of testing designed to demonstrate proficiency in infantry skills.

Director of Education, Mrs. Tiffany, is educating OSUT soldiers on the importance of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) 🎖️. Through her training, she highlights the history 📜, requirements ✅, and prestige ⭐ of the badge, ensuring soldiers understand its significance in recognizing the dedication and sacrifice of infantrymen in combat. 💪🇺🇸 | National Infantry Museum

Soldiers with 2nd Infantry Division vying for the #E3B qualification (which includes the Expert Infantryman Badge, Expert Soldier Badge, and Expert Field Medical Badge) conduct Tactical Combat Casualty Care training. | U.S. Army