32 National Defense 3 2008-07-01 2008-07-01 false Ranger Tab. 578.98 Section 578.98 National Defense Department of Defense (Continued) DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERSONNEL DECORATIONS, MEDALS, RIBBONS, AND SIMILAR DEVICES General
ยง 578.98 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.