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Blackvegetable » 20 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

20 minutes ago

Blanket CIB orders (Combat Infantryman Badge) are unit-level award orders that list all eligible infantrymen during a deployment, rather than requiring individual citations. They are commonly issued for operations where the entire unit meets eligibility, but require strict oversight to ensure all listed personnel are entitled. These lists are generally generated and verified by unit S1 sections and approved by commanders to authorize wearing the badge.  

• Definition & Controversy: Blanket orders are valid if everyone listed is authorized (i.e., actually assigned to an infantry unit and engaged in active ground combat). 

• Approval Process: Per Army Regulation 600-8-22, these require proper documentation (e.g., this DA Form 4187 sample). 

• Frequency: Common in early or high-intensity deployments (e.g., Desert Storm, early OIF), but became less common as requirements tightened. 

• Documentation: While individual awards require, a CIB does not require a specific narrative citation, making the order itself the primary record. 

• Verification: To confirm or request a CIB award for a service member, the documentation would typically be requested through the National Archives. [1, 2, 3, 5]    

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