CMB-A Membership
The Combat Medical Badge is an award of the United States Army which was first created in January 1945. Any member of the Army Medical Department, at the rank of colonel or below, who is assigned or attached to a ground combat arms unit of brigade or smaller size which provides medical support during any period in which the unit was engaged in ground combat is eligible for the CMB. According to the award criterion, the individual must be performing medical duties while simultaneously being engaged by the enemy; strict adherence to this requirement and its interpretation (e.g., distant mortar rounds vs. direct small arms fire) will vary by unit. As of 3 June 2005, Special Forces medics are no longer eligible for award, but may now receive the Combat Infantryman Badge. A revision has allowed aviation medics to be eligible for the CMB. The non-combat proficiency equivalent is the Expert Field Medical Badge.
We have two levels of membership (Annual & Lifetime) for our new CMB-A members to choose from. Please take the time to click on one of the membership levels below for additional details. * Member data as of August 01, 2023
All Memberships Include
While this is NOT a complete list of all the benefits we offer to our members, please note we are continuously adding new benefits each year. Updated benefits to our members are announces through our monthly newsletter and our on-site news. Here are some of our member benefits that apply to all levels of membership.
- Customized CMBA Membership Card
- 8.5’x11′ CMBA Certificate Memorializing your Membership
- Official CMBA Lapel Pin
- Free access to CMBA Membership Community
- Discounts in the CMBA Store Products
- Access to CMBA special products
- Monthly Newsletter – Patrol Base Blue Badge
- Discount to Annual Convention
- Access to specialized military advocates.
- Special Veterans Resources
- Tell the Commander
- And More!
CMB-A Lifetime Membership
TO BE ELIGIBLE AS A LIFETIME MEMBER
you must have been awarded the U.S. Army Combat Medical Badge. The applicant must have been awarded the Combat Medical Badge as certified by an official notation on the applicant’s Official Army Orders, or other official documents.
YOU HAVE 12 MONTHS TO SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTATION
After making your membership payment through our secure CMBA online payment gateway. You may also supply / upload your document(s) through your Member Account/Profile Page. Alternatively, please submit your documents by email at our Contact Page (or) by USPS Mail at PO Box 3044 Fallbrook, CA 92088. How to request your military records.
QUALIFYING PERIODS OF THE COMBAT MEDICAL BADGE
AR 600-8-22, Awards Dated 5 March 2019 (Pages 105-108) Full Regulation Click Here.
CMBA LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP FEE
CMBA Life Member – $400.00 (USD) One Time Payment: Subscription period: Unlimited lifetime membership.
CMBA LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP RECOGNITION
We invite all our site visitors to take a moment and recognize the CMBA Lifetime Members that keep our association going. Thank you!
CMB-A Annual Membership
TO BE ELIGIBLE AS A ANNUAL MEMBER
you must have been awarded the U.S. Army Combat Medical Badge. The applicant must have been awarded the Combat Medical Badge as certified by an official notation on the applicant’s Official Army Orders, or other official documents.
YOU HAVE 12 MONTHS TO SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTATION
After making your membership payment through our secure CMBA online payment gateway. You may also supply / upload your document(s) at the time of payment through our payment gateway. You can also upload your documents in your Member Account Page. Alternatively, please submit your documents by email at our Contact Page (or) by USPS Mail at PO Box 3044 Fallbrook, CA 92088. How to request your military records.
QUALIFYING PERIODS OF THE COMBAT MEDICAL BADGE
AR 600-8-22, Awards Dated 5 March 2019 (Pages 105-108) Full Regulation Click Here.
CMBA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE
CMBA Annual Member – $30.00 (USD) Recurring Annual Payment: Subscription period: Annual membership (12 Months).
CMBA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP RECOGNITION
We invite all our site visitors to take a moment and recognize the CMBA Annual Members that keep our association going. Thank you!
