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Ranger Tab.
(a) Basic eligibility criteria. The basic eligibility criteria for award of the Ranger Tab is as follows:
(1) Successful completion of a Ranger course conducted by the U.S. Army Infantry School.
(2) Any person who was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge while serving during World War II as a member of a Ranger Battalion (1st-6th inclusive) or in the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) (Merrill's Marauders).
(3) Any person who successfully completed a Ranger course conducted by the Ranger Training Command at Fort Benning, GA.
(b) Award approval authority. The Commandant of the U.S. Army Infantry School; CG, USA HRC, and the Cdr, USA HRC-St. Louis, may award the Ranger Tab.
(c) Description. The ranger qualification tab is 23/8 inches wide with a black embroidered background and yellow embroidered border and letters. A subdued version with olive drab background and border and black letters is authorized for work uniforms.