What is the EIB pass rate?

14 percent
The pass rate for the EIB is typically 14 percent across the Army, one of the lowest among any other badge, including any other Army school or badge. In awarding the EIB to deserving participants, the Army acknowledged those who succeeded. The EFMB also has a long and honorable past.

Is the EIB hard to get?

Sometimes, even one mess-up will get you booted. That’s why it’s so difficult for a Soldier to obtain the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB). However, the small field of 41 infantrymen competing this year at Fort Sill boosted the typical success rate from less than 20 percent to 50 percent, said Sgt.

How long is Army EIB training?

The revised program is now eight days-five training days and three testing days. Soldiers will test on 63 different tasks at 22 sites. Some new tasks include the Javelin anti-armor system and the ASIP radio. Arm-and-hand signals will include both dismounted and mounted signals.

What does the EIB test consist of?

EIB testing consists of 30 tasks carried out in three lanes: a weapons, patrol and medic lane. The basics will be the same, the release said, but there will be some reworking to the way soldiers complete indirect fire, move under fire, grenades, CPR and care under fire.

What do you need to know about the EIB?

EIB training and testing is intended to be rigorous, mission-focused, and conducted under realistic conditions. This training publication can be used for other Military Occupational Specialties as a guide for their warrior task training events. Training, testing, and awarding of the EIB is for Infantry and Special Forces personnel only.

When to contact the EIB program Manger?

Contact the EIB Program Manger no less than 120 days prior to your proposed test date. Allocate time on your training calendar. Submit land, ammunition, resources, manpower, and logistical requests.

Do you need to print the EIB manual?

All EIB Board Members, NCOICs, and Graders should be familiar with Chapters 1-8. This book is much shorter than the old manual and does not have to be printed in color. We highly recommend that you print the entire manual rather than cutting and pasting to create a Candidate/Grader book.

When to start EIB training at Fort Benning?

Begin Unit training 120-180 days prior; the official EIB train-up period is not sufficient to pass! Contact the EIB Program Manger no less than 120 days prior to your proposed test date. Allocate time on your training calendar. Submit land, ammunition, resources, manpower, and logistical requests.