The Combat Action Badge (CAB) is a United States military award given to soldiers of the U.S. Army of any rank and who are not members of an infantry, special forces, or medical MOS, for being "present and actively engaging or being engaged by the enemy and performing satisfactorily in accordance with prescribed rules of engagement" at any point in time after 18 September 2001.
A newly-awarded CAB pinned onto a soldier's Army Combat Uniform blouse; when worn the CAB is worn on the left side of a jacket, shirt, or blouse.
Badges of the United States Army
Badges of the United States Army are military decorations issued by the United States Department of the Army to soldiers who achieve a variety of qualifications and accomplishments while serving on active and reserve duty in the United States Army.
Example of badges and tabs worn on the U.S. Army Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform
Ram's Head Device (VT NG)
Army National Guard Recruiter & Retention Badges