RM2KFB98M–A U.S. Expert Infantry Badge (EIB)/Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) instructor demonstrates how to properly place a claymore land mine during the M18A1 claymore mine task of the weapons lane to earn the U.S. Army Expert Soldier Badge, Sept. 1, 2022, Vilsek, Germany. The ESB is a U.S. Army special skills badge awarded to all Soldiers, noncommissioned officers, warrant officers, and commissioned officers-except those in the Infantry, Special Forces and Medical career management fields-that demonstrate individual soldier competencies and abilities to perform tough, realistic and mission-focused skill
RMDJJA88–Cutout image of a Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) on white
RMEJRM05–EIB candidates look on while Spc. Benjamin Bishop foreground, of Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, currently attached to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, uses a mannequin to demonstrate the proper way to bandage a casualty during training for the Expert Infantryman Badge at Fort Bragg Sep. 15. Staff Sgt. Mike Pryor, 2nd BCT, 82nd Abn. Div. Public Affairs
RMKYJYCF–Maj. Jason Mendez (right), assigned to 1st Battalion 149th Infantry Regiment, Kentucky National Guard, gets pinned with the Expert Infantry Badge by his Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Eddie Simpson, Aug. 5 through Aug. 10 at Fort Pickett, Va. Mendez was one of three Kentucky Guardsmen to earn the EIB.
RM2N3J718–Georgia, USA. 20th Jan, 2023. A soldier assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division learns to operate a PVS-14 Monocular Night Vision Device to earn his Expert Infantry or Soldier Badge on Fort Stewart, Georgia, January. 20, 2023. US Army expert skill badges recognize Soldiers who have proven by test that they meet or exceed the highest standards of knowledge and performance in targeted skills. The Army recognizes three expert skill badges: the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), the Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB), and the Expert Soldier Badge (ESB). Soldiers must meet the exacting standards esta
RM2M5BWWN–The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE) hosted the first semiannual Expert Badge, or E3B, conference with assembly of the expert badge test management offices, test control offices, and the proponent leadership to discuss areas of variability between three Army badges to explore aligned standards. The two day conference focused on topics for further expert badge alignment of the Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB), the Expert Soldier Badge (ESB), and the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), hosted by MEDCoE on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Feb. 23-24, 2022. During the visit, at
RM2K1AEJH–A U.S. Soldier properly operates a FMG-148 Javelin to earn the U.S. Army Expert Soldier Badge (ESB), Sept. 13, 2022, in Vilseck, Germany. The ESB is a U.S. Army special skills badge awarded to all Soldiers, except those in Infantry, Special Forces and Medical Career Management fields, after demonstrating individual Soldier competencies and abilities to perform challenging, realistic and mission-focused skill level 1 warrior and brigade commander-selected tasks. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Austin Steinborn)
RM2MJYABE–A U.S. Expert Infantry Badge (EIB)/Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) instructor demonstrates how to properly place a claymore land mine during the M18A1 claymore mine task of the weapons lane to earn the U.S. Army Expert Soldier Badge, Sept. 1, 2022, Vilsek, Germany. The ESB is a U.S. Army special skills badge awarded to all Soldiers, noncommissioned officers, warrant officers, and commissioned officers-except those in the Infantry, Special Forces and Medical career management fields-that demonstrate individual soldier competencies and abilities to perform tough, realistic and mission-focused skill
RMCWNJN2–US Army Expert Infantry Badge (EIB)
RMEJK705–U.S. Army Spc. Stabler, assigned to Joint Multinational Training Command, fires the M249 squad automated weapon during the Expert Infantryman Badge testing Aug. 27, 2012 at Grafenwoehr, Germany Training Area.
RMKYJYCE–Spc. Adam Dunn right), assigned to 1st Battalion 149th Infantry Regiment, Kentucky National Guard, gets pinned with the Expert Infantry Badge by his Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Eddie Simpson, Aug. 5 through Aug. 10 at Fort Pickett, Va. Dunn was one of three Kentucky Guardsmen to earn the EIB.
RM2M8KFGG–A soldier uses binoculars during Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) training. Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RM2GFG9TC–Candidates for the Expert Infantry Badge and Expert Soldier Badge pull security after the completion of hot load training on UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters at the award ceremony, on Fort Stewart, Georgia, Aug. 20, 2021. Candidates completed four days of intense testing in both rough weather conditions and a COVID-19 mitigation environment followed by a road march and a final tactical task on day five after two weeks of train-up to obtain the coveted badges. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Summer Keiser)
RM2J0TH0R–The 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), host Soldiers during day two of candidate testing for the Expert Infantry Badge (EIB)/Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) on January 25, 2022. The EIB is awarded to Soldiers who have completed testing designed to demonstrate proficiency in infantry skills. The ESB is awarded to Soldiers who have completed testing and do not serve in the Infantry, Special Forces, or Medical Branches. (U.S. Army photo by: Staff Sgt. Michael Eaddy)
RMEJRM04–Spc. Gleb Golushko, of Company B, 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, emplaces an M18A1 Claymore Mine during Expert Infantryman Badge training at Fort Bragg Sep. 15. Staff Sgt. Mike Pryor, 2nd BCT, 82nd Abn. Div. Public Affairs
RMKYJYCG–Capt. James Murray (right), assigned to 1st Battalion 149th Infantry Regiment, Kentucky National Guard, gets pinned with the Expert Infantry Badge by his Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Eddie Simpson, Aug. 5 through Aug. 10 at Fort Pickett, Va. Murray was one of three Kentucky Guardsmen to earn the EIB.
RM2M8KFJT–Soldiers plot coordinates on a map during Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) training. Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RM2K1NMN4–A U.S. Soldier attempts to successfully operate a FMG-148 Javelin to earn the U.S. Army Expert Soldier Badge (ESB), Sept. 1, 2022, in Vilsek, Germany. The ESB is a U.S. Army special skills badge awarded to all Soldiers, noncommissioned officers, warrant officers, and commissioned officers-except those in the Infantry, Special Forces and Medical career management fields-that demonstrate individual soldier competencies and abilities to perform tough, realistic and mission-focused skill level 1 Warrior Tasks and brigade commander-selected tasks. Training and testing are expected to be tough, real
RM2J0TH0A–The 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), host Soldiers during day two of candidate testing for the Expert Infantry Badge (EIB)/Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) on January 25, 2022. The EIB is awarded to Soldiers who have completed testing designed to demonstrate proficiency in infantry skills. The ESB is awarded to Soldiers who have completed testing and do not serve in the Infantry, Special Forces, or Medical Branches. (U.S. Army photo by: Staff Sgt. Michael Eaddy)
RMEJRKYY–Spc. Alex Raske left, of Company A, 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, and Pfc. Phillip Nelson, of Rockville, Md., get familiar with the M136 AT4 anti-tank weapon during practice for the Expert Infantryman Badge at Fort Bragg Sep. 15. Staff Sgt. Mike Pryor, 2nd BCT, 82nd Abn. Div. Public Affairs
RMKYJYC9–Spc. Adam Dunn, an infantryman attached to the 1st Battalion 149th Infantry Regiment , Kentucky National Guard, identifies topographical symbols on a map during testing for the Expert Infantry Badge Aug. 5 through Aug. 10 at Fort Pickett, Va. Dunn was one of three Kentucky Guardsmen to earn the EIB. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Lerone Simmons)
RM2M8KFJR–During the Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) training, soldiers are shown coordinates on a map. Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RM2J0TGYD–The 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), host Soldiers during day two of candidate testing for the Expert Infantry Badge (EIB)/Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) on January 25, 2022. The EIB is awarded to Soldiers who have completed testing designed to demonstrate proficiency in infantry skills. The ESB is awarded to Soldiers who have completed testing and do not serve in the Infantry, Special Forces, or Medical Branches. (U.S. Army photo by: Staff Sgt. Michael Eaddy)
RMEJK704–Sgt. Tracey Long grades a candidate during scenario-based testing for the Expert Infantry Badge for infantryman with the 82nd Airborne Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team, Feb. 1, 2011, at Fort Bragg, N.C. The EIB was created in 1943 as a means to recognize excellence among the infantry. Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod
RMKYJYCA–Maj. Jason Mendez (left), and Capt. James Murray, attached to 1st Battalion 149th Infantry Regiment, Kentucky National Guard, practice the performance steps on an AT4 during testing for the Expert Infantry Badge Aug. 5 through Aug. 10 at Fort Pickett, Va. Mendez and Murray were two of three Kentucky Guardsmen to earn the EIB. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Lerone Simmons)
RM2M8KFFG–A soldier applies camouflage paint to his face during Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) training. Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RM2J0TH0E–The 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), host Soldiers during day two of candidate testing for the Expert Infantry Badge (EIB)/Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) on January 25, 2022. The EIB is awarded to Soldiers who have completed testing designed to demonstrate proficiency in infantry skills. The ESB is awarded to Soldiers who have completed testing and do not serve in the Infantry, Special Forces, or Medical Branches. (U.S. Army photo by: Staff Sgt. Michael Eaddy)
RMEJK7C8–Expert Infantryman Badge candidates wait at the start of the 12-mile foot march before the sun rises, April 3, 2014, on Fort Stewart, Ga. All of the 94 candidates who started the foot march arrived on Cottrell Field in the time allotted, where they were awarded the EIB. U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Laidacker, 4th IBCT, 3rd ID, Public Affairs
RMKYJYCB–Sgt. David McDaniel, an infantryman attached to the 1st Battalion 149th Infantry Regiment inspects a Mossberg 500 tactical shotgun as Sgt. 1st. Class Clay Dalton, a platoon sergeant assigned to 116th Infantry Brigadge Combat Team, Virginia National Guard watches, as part of testing for the Expert Infantry Badge Aug. 5 through Aug. 10 at Fort Pickett, Va, 254 Soldiers from the KYNG, Virginia National Guard's 116th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, and the British Army's Princess of Wales Royal Regiment took part in the EIB, with only 33 completing all tests successfully. (U.S. Army N
RM2M8KFE2–During Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) training, a soldier throws a hand grenade. Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RM2J0TH17–The 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), host Soldiers during day two of candidate testing for the Expert Infantry Badge (EIB)/Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) on January 25, 2022. The EIB is awarded to Soldiers who have completed testing designed to demonstrate proficiency in infantry skills. The ESB is awarded to Soldiers who have completed testing and do not serve in the Infantry, Special Forces, or Medical Branches. (U.S. Army photo by: Staff Sgt. Michael Eaddy)
RME9W1JD–A U.S. Soldier assigned to the 2nd Cavalry Regiment unloads and clears an M320 grenade launcher while participating in the Expert Infantryman Badge qualification Oct. 16, 2014, at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany. The badge was presented to infant
RMKYJYCK–1st Lt. Chris Galvan (right), assigned to 1st Battalion 149th Infantry Regiment, Kentucky National Guard, receives an Army Achievement Medal from the Commander of the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Col. Scott Smith for his efforts as cadre and planning officer for the Expert Infantry Badge where testing lasted Aug. 5 through Aug. 10 at Fort Pickett, Va.
RM2M8KFKD–A soldier assembles the M249 squad automatic weapon during Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) training. Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RM2J0TH16–The 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), host Soldiers during day two of candidate testing for the Expert Infantry Badge (EIB)/Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) on January 25, 2022. The EIB is awarded to Soldiers who have completed testing designed to demonstrate proficiency in infantry skills. The ESB is awarded to Soldiers who have completed testing and do not serve in the Infantry, Special Forces, or Medical Branches. (U.S. Army photo by: Staff Sgt. Michael Eaddy)
RMKYK2YK–U.S. Army National Guard and 82nd Airborne Division Infantrymen load frequencies into a tactical radio during the Expert Infantryman Badge qualification course at Fort Pickett, Va. ,Aug. 8, 2017. Soldiers attempting to earn the EIB have specific graders at each station in order to test their knowledge. (U.S. National Guard photo by 1st. Lt. Michael Reinersman)
RM2M8KFG7–A soldier loads rounds into an M249 squad automatic weapon during Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) training. Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RM2GK6JNR–An Italian candidate for the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), searches plotted points in his map during Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) / Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) testing on August, 16 2021 at Asiago, Italy. Earning the coveted EIB and ESB displays Soldiers' proficiency in their specialty and sets them apart from their peers. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army’s Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, Africa and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployable across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely
RMKYK2YN–Capt. James Murphy of 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry rehearses on a light anti-tank weapon during the Expert Infantryman Badge qualification course at Fort Pickett, Va., Aug. 9, 2017. Soldiers are expected to know many types of weapons, how they work and be able to fix malfunctions in order to earn their EIB. (U.S National Guard photo by 1st. Lt. Michael Reinersman)
RM2M8KFF7–A soldier in the prone position attempts to qualify with the M16 rifle during Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) training. Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RM2GK6JTF–An Italian candidate for the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), searches plotted points in his map during Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) / Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) testing on August, 16 2021 at Asiago, Italy. Earning the coveted EIB and ESB displays Soldiers' proficiency in their specialty and sets them apart from their peers. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army’s Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, Africa and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployable across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely
RMKYK2YJ–A U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to 1/149th practice visual signaling techniques during the Expert Infantryman Badge test at Fort Pickett, Va., Aug. 8, 2017. (U.S National Guard photo by 1st. Lt. Michael Reinersman)
RM2M8KFF2–A medium range view of a soldier preparing a claymore mine during Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) training. Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RM2GK6GTH–A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade executes a functions check on an MK19 Grenade Launcher during Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) / Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) testing on August, 15 2021 at Caserma Del Din, Italy. Earning the coveted EIB and ESB displays Soldiers' proficiency in their specialty and sets them apart from their peers. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army’s Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, Africa and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployable across Italy and
RMKYK2YM–1st. Lt. Josh Birchfield assigned to HHC, 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry Regiment correctly assembles and performs a function test on a M249 squad automatic weapon system during the Expert Infantry Badge qualification test at Fort Pickett Va., Aug. 9, 2017. (U.S National Guard photo by 1st. Lt. Michael Reinersman)
RM2M8KFJC–A close up view of a soldier preparing a claymore mine during Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) training. Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RM2GK6GT7–An Italian candidate for the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), performs first aid on a simulated casualty during Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) / Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) testing on August, 15 2021 at Caserma Del Din, Italy. Earning the coveted EIB and ESB displays Soldiers' proficiency in their specialty and sets them apart from their peers. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army’s Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, Africa and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployable across Italy and Germany, the
RMKYK2YP–1st. Lt. Jacobe Farmer assigned to HHC 1st Battalion 149th Infantry Regiment successfully places a M18A1 Claymore mine during Expert Infantry Badge test at Fort Pickett VA. Weapons testing stations are designed to see how well infantrymen can perform under pressure with different weapons systems at Fort Pickett, Va., Aug. 9, 2017. (U.S National Guard photo by 1st. Lt. Michael Reinersman)
RM2M8KFK5–A soldier digs a hole in the Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) testing area to place an M21 heavy anti-tank mine. Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RM2GK6GRP–A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade completes a medical task during the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) testing on August, 15 2021 at Caserma Del Din, Italy. Earning the coveted Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) / Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) displays Soldiers' proficiency in their specialty and sets them apart from their peers. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army’s Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, Africa and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployable across Italy and German
RMMBC7YE–An Italian Army Soldier wears his Expert Infantryman’s Badge (EIB) during the EIB ceremony at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, 15 Feb. 2018. (U.S. Army
RM2M8KFHR–A soldier runs through the test area carrying an M16 rifle as an instructor looks on during Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) training. Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RMM405XD–2nd Lt. Isaac Bandfield, infantry officer, 1st Battalion, 77th Armored Regiment, qualifies on the M240B to obtain an Expert Infantry Badge Feb. 6 at Fort Bliss, Texas. The qualification includes three steps, which are disassembling the weapon, assembling the weapon, and clearing then firing the weapon. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felicia Jagdatt)
RMMBC7XP–A Croatian Army Soldier wears his Expert Infantryman’s Badge (EIB) during the EIB ceremony at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, 15 Feb. 2018. (U.S. Army
RMM405X7–Cpl. Isaiah King, infantryman, 3rd Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, grades 1st Lt. Kyle Cachopa, infantry officer, 3-41 IN, on the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear lane during an Expert Infantry Badge qualification Feb. 6 at Fort Bliss. Cachopa donned on his gas mask in six seconds out of nine allowed seconds. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felicia Jagdatt)
RMMBC7T0–A Italian Army Soldier stands in formation during the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) ceremony at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, 15 Feb. 2018. (U.S. Army
RMM405XW–Sgt. Josh Wilson, infantryman, Company B, 4th Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, watches over Sgt. Isaac Bautisca, indirect fire infantrymen, 4-17 IN, during the Expert Infantry Badge qualification Feb. 6 at Fort Bliss, Texas. The M240B is one of many weapons needed to qualify on, and the qualification includes three steps, which are disassembling the weapon, assembling the weapon, and clearing then firing the weapon. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felicia Jagdatt)
RMMBC7RE–Col. James B. Bartholomees III, Commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, speaks during the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) ceremony at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, 15 Feb. 2018. (U.S. Army
RMM405X8–Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Savage, infantryman, Company B, 4th Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, and Staff Sgt. Josh Wilson, infantryman, Company B, 4-17 Infantry, go over the appropriate method to clear the M240B with 2nd Lt. Isaac Bandfield, infantry officer, 1st Battalion, 77th Armored Regiment, during the Expert Infantry Badge qualification Feb. 6 at Fort Bliss, Texas. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felicia Jagdatt)
RMMBC7XK–A U.S. Army Paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade wears his Expert Infantryman’s Badge (EIB) during the EIB ceremony at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, 15 Feb. 2018. (U.S. Army
RMHENX2K–U.S. Troopers assigned to 2d Cavalry Regiment, clear, load and unload an M320 Grenade Launcher while training for the Expert Infantryman Badge qualification at the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Oct. 16, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Franklin Moore/ Photo Released) 2014 EIB 141016-A-OO646-050
RMMBC7TX–A U.S. Army Paratrooper, assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, is pinned by his spouse during the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) ceremony at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, 15 Feb. 2018. (U.S. Army
RMHEPNF5–A Soldier of Company C, 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, assembles an M240B machine gun Feb. 17, 2016, at Fort Stewart, Ga. The training is in preparation to earn the Expert Infantry Badge. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Corey Foreman / Released) Soldiers set sights on EIB 160217-A-XX999-0001
RMMBC7R7–U.S. Army Soldiers and a Croatian Army Soldier stand in formation during the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) ceremony at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, 15 Feb. 2018. (U.S. Army
RMHENX2J–U.S. troopers with 2nd Cavalry Regiment (2CR) receive instructions on how unload and clear the M320 grenade launcher while training for the 2CR Expert Infantryman Badge qualification at the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Oct. 16, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Nathanael Mercado/Released) 2014 EIB 141016-A-DN311-046
RMMBC7XY–A U.S. Army Soldier and a Croatian Army Soldier share camaraderie during the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) ceremony at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, 15 Feb. 2018. (U.S. Army
RMHEPKB4–A U.S. Army Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) candidate, stationed at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC), checks a map in preparation for the patrol lane during the JMRC's EIB Competition at the Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Sept. 29, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Markus Rauchenberger/released) JMRC EIB 150929-A-BS310-138
RMMBC7W6–A U.S. Army Paratrooper, assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, is pinned by his spouse during the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) ceremony at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, 15 Feb. 2018. (U.S. Army
RMHEHNN4–Sgt. Ryan Shriner from Meridian, Idaho, an infantryman assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, is left physically exhausted after completing the 12-mile road march April 27 during the Expert Infantryman Badge testing at Fort Hood, Texas. The road march was the final task soldiers had to complete to earn their EIB. Soldiers take on EIB Challenge 120427-A-JH123-002
RMMBC7T6–Command Sgt. Maj. Jeremiah E. Inman, CSM U.S. Army Africa, speaks during the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) ceremony at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, 15 Feb. 2018. (U.S. Army
RMHEPK4M–U.S. troopers with 2nd Cavalry Regiment locate an unknown point on a map while training for the 2nd CR Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) qualification at the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command’s Vilseck Training Area, Germany, Sept. 16, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by VI Specialist Matthias Fruth/Released) 2nd Cavalry Regiment Expert Infantryman Badge 2015 150916-A-FS311-003
RMMBC7RT–Command Sgt. Maj. Jeremiah E. Inman, CSM U.S. Army Africa, speaks during the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) ceremony at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, 15 Feb. 2018. (U.S. Army
RMHENH84–Soldiers plot their route for day land navigation as part the Expert Infantryman Badge hosted by the 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, May 26, 2014. Later in the evening the Soldiers completed night land navigation. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Marcus Fichtl, 2nd ABCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div.) Infantrymen earn EIB in Kuwait 140526-A-TW035-463
RMMBC7Y5–A U.S. Army Solder pins the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) on a Croatian Army Soldier during the EIB ceremony at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, 15 Feb. 2018. (U.S. Army
RMHENNBN–Staff Sgt. Caleb Brack an Expert Infantry Badge holder, from Newton, Texas, shows EIB candidates the proper way to through a hand grenade during the 4th BCT's EIB train-up at the Joint Readiness Training Center on July 29, 2014. The EIB is earned by the completion of a course of testing designed to demonstrate the mastery in infantry skills. (Photo by Sgt. David Edge; 4th BCT, 10th MTN DIV Public Affairs) The 'Climb to Glory' EIB train-up 140729-A-DZ345-003
RMMBC7Y3–A Slovenian Army Soldier pins the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) on another Slovenian Army Soldier during the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) ceremony at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, 15 Feb. 2018. (U.S. Army
RMHENHER–A Soldier finishes the end of a 12-mile ruck march marking the end of the Expert Infantryman Badge process hosted by the 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, May 30, 2014. Seventeen Soldiers finished the road march and earned the EIB. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Marcus Fichtl, 2nd ABCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div.) Infantrymen earn EIB in Kuwait 140530-A-TW035-120
RMMBC7WM–A U.S. Army Paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade pins the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) on a fellow Paratrooper, during the EIB ceremony at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, 15 Feb. 2018. (U.S. Army
RMHEP012–Pfc. Shawn Becker, an infantryman assigned to 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, camouflages himself during Expert Infantry Badge testing on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Nov. 18, 2014. The 2nd BCT hosted EIB testing this week for candidates to prove their proficiency in the infantry profession. (82nd Airborne Division photo by Sgt. Eliverto Larios/Released) Falcons host Expert Infantry Badge Testing for Fort Bragg Soldiers 141117-A-ZK259-513
RMMBC7YC–An Italian Army Soldier (left) and a U.S. Army Paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade (right), say goodbye during the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) ceremony at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, 15 Feb. 2018. (U.S. Army
RMHEPN2M–U.S. paratroopers, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, perform a function check on a MK19 40mm grenade machine gun during the brigade's Expert Infantryman Badge training phase at the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Jan. 26, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Gertrud Zach/released) 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade EIB 160126-A-HE359-172
RMMBC7X6–Command Sgt. Maj. Jeremiah E. Inman, CSM U.S. Army Africa, congratulates Paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade during the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) ceremony at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, 15 Feb. 2018. (U.S. Army
RMHEPRNA–More than 700 Soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division, as well as some from Fort Carson and Fort Polk underwent two weeks of training and one week of testing in basic infantry skills to earn the EIB at Fort Hood, Texas, from April 25 to May 13. The gauntlet consists of more than 30 tasks, an Army Physical Fitness Test, and a 12-mile road march, with an average pass rate of 14 percent. Cav troops push to be expert infantry 160503-A-LC087-006
RMMBC7PP–U.S. Army Col. James Bartholomees III, Commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, receives a gift from a Poland Army Soldier during the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) ceremony at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, 15 Feb. 2018. (U.S. Army
RMHENYW1–A paratrooper assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division plots points on his map during the land navigation event for Expert Infantry Badge testing on Fort Bragg, N.C., Nov. 17, 2014. The 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, hosted EIB testing this week for candidates to prove their proficiency in the infantry profession. (82nd Airborne Division photo by Sgt. Eliverto V. Larios/Released) Falcons host Expert Infantry Badge Testing for Fort Bragg Soldiers 141117-A-ZK259-309
RMMBC7WC–Col. James B. Bartholomees III, Commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade (right) , pins the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) on a Croatian Army Soldier during the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) ceremony at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, 15 Feb. 2018. (U.S. Army
RMHENNBP–Soldiers from Company B, 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division listen to a block of instructions on Command Launch Unit during the 4th BCT's Expert Infantry Badge train-up at the Joint Readiness Training Center on July 29, 2014. The EIB is earned by the completion of a course of testing designed to demonstrate the mastery in infantry skills. (Photo by Sgt. David Edge, 4th BCT, 10th Mountain Division Public Affairs) The 'Climb to Glory' EIB train-up 140729-A-DZ345-008
RMMBC7X1–Brig. Gen. Eugene J. LeBoeuf, Commander, U.S. Army Africa (left), congratulates a U.S. Army Paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade during the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) ceremony at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, 15 Feb. 2018. (U.S. Army
RMHENWHW–Staff Sgt. Kwon, Minzy, infantryman with the ROK's 21st Division practices weapons qualification during the 2nd Infantry Division's Expert Infantryman Badge testing and training on Camp Casey, South Korea, Oct. 7. Minzy along with Staff Sgt. Kim, Min Kyoung are the first women in the ROK army to earn the badge. The EIB is a grueling two-week course that has historically only been offered to males in combat arms specialties. (U.S. Army photo by Pak, Chin-U, 2nd Inf. Div. Public Affairs Office) 2ID conducts US-ROK combined training 141007-A-ZZ999-001
RMMBC7YA–Col. James B. Bartholomees III, Commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade (left) , puts the 173rd Airborne Brigade shoulder sleeve insignia on a Poland Army Soldier during the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) ceremony at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, 15 Feb. 2018. (U.S. Army
RMJF3N55–Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Clint Myers, a Kingsport, Tennessee native, stands with Sgt. 1st Class Eric Gordon after receiving his Expert Infantry Badge at McCrady Training Center in Eastover, S.C. on March 31, 2017. Myers earned the prestigious EIB after completing the two-week preparation course and grueling 5-day competition, which Gordon encouraged him to do. Myers started his EIB journey along with 122 other Soldiers. Upon completion of the competition, only 17 Soldiers earned the EIB, and Myers was the only Reserve Soldier among them. (U.S. Army Reserve Photo by Chaplain (Capt.) Caleb Wright
RMMBC7RJ–From left. Brig. Gen. Eugene J. LeBoeuf, Commander, U.S. Army Africa and wife, Command Sgt. Maj. Jeremiah E. Inman, CSM U.S. Army Africa and wife, observe the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) ceremony at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, 15 Feb. 2018. (U.S. Army
RMHENTWE–A 3rd Infantry Division infantryman demonstrates the proper use of the M2 .50 cal machine gun during Expert Infantryman’s Badge testing on Fort Stewart, Ga., Sept. 28, 2014. EIB testing consists of Army Physical Fitness Test, a day and night land navigation course, tests on weapons mastery skills, three individual tactical test lanes, and complete a 12-mile foot march within three hours. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Joshua Laidacker, 4th IBCT, 3rd ID, Public Affairs) 96 expert infantrymen earn proficiency badge on Fort Stewart 140928-A-ZG315-268
RMMBC7TH–Col. James B. Bartholomees III, Commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade (right) and Command Sgt. Maj. Franklin Velez of the 173rd Airborne Brigade (left), pin Expert Infantryman Badge’s (EIB) on Spanish Army Soldiers during Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) ceremony at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, 15 Feb. 2018. (U.S. Army
RMHEPRN8–1st Lt. Gavin Moore, an infantry officer assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, attempts to throw a hand grenade to reach a 35 meter target during the training phase of the Expert Infantryman Badge training and testing at Fort Hood, Texas, May 3. More than 700 Soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division, as well as some from Fort Carson and Fort Polk, underwent two weeks of training and one week of testing in basic infantry skills attempting to earn the EIB. Cav troops push to be expert infantry 160503-A-LC087-002
RMMBC7TN–Col. James B. Bartholomees III, Commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade (right) and Command Sgt. Maj. Franklin Velez of the 173rd Airborne Brigade (left), pins the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) on a Paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade during the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) ceremony at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, 15 Feb. 2018. (U.S. Army
RMHEPRND–Spc. John Asher, an infantryman assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, performs the three-to-five-second rush at the moement under direct fire station of the Expert Infantryman Badge training and testing at Fort Hood, Texas, May 3. More than 700 Soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division, as well as some from Fort Carson and Fort Polk underwent two weeks of training and one week of testing in basic infantry skills to earn the EIB at Fort Hood, Texas, from April 25 to May 13. Cav troops push to be expert infantry 160503-A-L
RMMBC7RA–U.S. Army Paratroopers from 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Regiment from Vilsek, Germany, 1-4 Infantry from JMRC in Hohenfelds, Germany, Soldiers from Croatia, Spain, Poland, Italy and Slovenia stand in formation during the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) ceremony at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, 15 Feb. 2018. (U.S. Army
RMHEPRNB–Spc. John Asher, an infantryman assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, performs the three-to-five-second rush at the moement under direct fire station of the Expert Infantryman Badge training and testing at Fort Hood, Texas, May 3. More than 700 Soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division, as well as some from Fort Carson and Fort Polk underwent two weeks of training and one week of testing in basic infantry skills to earn the EIB at Fort Hood, Texas, from April 25 to May 13. Cav troops push to be expert infantry 160503-A-L
RMM3HH2F–The Expert Infantryman Badge. Soldiers must complete a number of prerequisites and pass a battery of graded tests on basic Infantry skills, Feb. 6, 2018 at Cellina Meduna area, Pordenone, Italy. (U.S. Army
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