One could argue the EIB is harder to get and more meaninful due to the labor and skill involved.
You are absolutely correct in many aspects on that my 502nd brother from another mother.
CIB gets awarded to 11 series E and O alike for merely being in theater.
Not just line dogs in the fight.
That is what is fuuked up about the award in ways...
You and others know what I'm saying...
You have to fire your wpn to earn a EIB versus being awarded a CIB.
Same apology in ways per you guys EFMB and CMB.
