Combat Service Identification Badge
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Army Service Uniform
The U.S. Army service uniform is the military uniform worn by personnel in situations in which non-formal dress is called for. It is worn in most workday situations in which business dress would be called for...
that uniquely identifies combat service with major U.S. Army formations.
Description
The Combat Service Identification Badge is a silver or gold metal and enamel device 2 inches (5.08 cm) in height consisting of a design similar to the unit Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI).Wear
The Combat Service Identification Badge is worn centered on the right breast pocket for male soldiers and on the right side parallel to the waistline for female soldiers. Soldiers can wear the CSIB on the new blue Army Service UniformArmy Service Uniform
The U.S. Army service uniform is the military uniform worn by personnel in situations in which non-formal dress is called for. It is worn in most workday situations in which business dress would be called for...
, Class A and Class B. The CSIB can be worn on the current Dress Blue Uniform until it is phased out in October 2014. The CSIB cannot be worn on the Army Combat Uniform
Army Combat Uniform
The Army Combat Uniform is the current combat uniform worn by the United States Army. It is the successor to the Battle Dress Uniform and Desert Camouflage Uniform worn during the 1980s and 1990s. It features a number of design changes, as well as a different camouflage pattern from its...
(ACU) or the Army Green Uniform. Soldiers will continue to wear the Shoulder Sleeve Insignia-Former Wartime Service on their right sleeve of the ACU and Army Green Uniform to denote combat service. The CSIB is ranked fifth in the order of precedence for identification badges outlined in AR 670-1, para 29-18.