Expert Soldier Badge

The Expert Soldier Badge, or ESB, is a special skills badge of the United States Army. Similar in appearance to the Combat Action Badge, the ESB is awarded to soldiers who are neither infantry, special forces, nor combat medics who demonstrate their competence in various warrior and mission essential tasks, land navigation, and physical fitness. The badge was approved on June 14, 2019 and entered service in October 2019, as a way for soldiers in other military occupational specialties to certify their competence within their occupation, as well as general combat skills.

Expert Soldier Badge
Drawing of the Expert Soldier Badge
TypeSpecial Skill Badge
Presented byUnited States Army
EligibilitySoldiers of the U.S. Army, other than Infantry, United States Army Special Forces, or Combat Medic occupations
StatusOctober 2019–present
RelatedExpert Infantry Badge and Expert Field Medical Badge
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