The 2,000 Expert Soldier Badges, or ESBs, have been awarded to a pool of roughly 20,000 soldiers who have undertaken tests for the badge. 2,000 Expert Soldier Badges Have Been Awarded in 3 Years.

The new Army counterintelligence special agent badge is worn by a newly credentialed enlisted Soldier at a badge and credentials ceremony, McGill Training Center, Fort Meade, Maryland, April 3, 2025.