The ACB is awarded to any member of the Australian Regular Army (ARA), Army High Readiness or Active Reserve on continuous full-time service (CFTS) or other reserve member in exceptional circumstances, for service in warlike operations or situations.
This award does not replace the Infantry Combat Badge (ICB). The purpose of the ACB is to recognise any member of the ARA or Army Reserve who was force assigned to a combat team or battle group who participated in war fighting against an armed enemy on warlike operations.
In plastic manufacturers bag, the badge has two pin on the reverse with clutch fasteners to attach to the uniform.