What are Expert Infantryman Requirements?

Because the stormtroopers vary in details between each movie, Stormtrooper Detachment EIB (Expert Infantryman Badge) Requirements are broken down to include base Requirements that every stormtrooper must attain, plus movie-specific Requirements. This allows for a higher level of accuracy than can be achieved through a single standard.

Troopers achieving this distinction will be listed on the Expert Infantrymen page.

Base Requirements

Base Requirements are applicable to anyone wanting to achieve EIB status in the FISD. They cover the basic costume and in essence cover what is required for Legion Requirements.

NOTE: On 21-Mar-08 FISD has ratified that FX helmets are no longer acceptable for Expert Infantryman qualification. This is in concert with the MEPD also dis-allowing FX helmets for MEPD Police Officer status.

ANH Requirements

In addition to complying with all base Requirements, stormtroopers wishing to attain ANH Expert Infantryman status must also complete the ANH Requirements. Unlike ESB and ROTJ, there are two different helmet options: the Hero and Stunt. Troopers must choose one or the other.

Lastly, troopers may choose among several different options, such as replacing the thermal detonator with a combination of grappling hook and comlink.

ESB Requirements

In addition to complying with all base Requirements, stormtroopers wishing to attain ESB Expert Infantryman status must also complete the ESB Requirements.

ESB Requirements are very similar to ANH but with some small differences, notably in the handplates, helmet, and holster/blaster.

ROTJ Requirements

In addition to complying with all base Requirements, stormtroopers wishing to attain ROTJ Expert Infantryman status must also complete ROTJ Requirements.

ROTJ Requirements are quite a bit different from ANH and ESB as they entail numerous changes to the armor as well as helmet.

HWT (Heavy Weapon Trooper) Requirements

In addition to complying with all ANH Requirements, stormtroopers wishing to attain HWT Expert Infantryman status must also complete Heavy Weapons Trooper Requirements.

Essentially a HWT is an ANH trooper with accessories: pack, pauldron, ammo pouches and of course a large weapon (BFG). They can be clean or have minor weathering.

TKC (Stormtrooper Commander) Requirements

In addition to complying with all ANH Requirements, stormtroopers wishing to attain TFU (The Force Unleashed) Stormtrooper Commander Expert Infantryman status must also complete TFU Stormtrooper Commander Requirements.

Essentially a Stormtrooper Commander is an ROTJ or ANH Stunt trooper with paint and scuffs, plus some variations. This is based on the video game captures and action figures.

What happens when you sell their costume or leave FISD?

There was a question brought up as to what happens when someone sells their EIB costume or leaves the legion. To ensure there is no confusion, here is the policy:

1. If a person leaves the Legion
a. Their forum membership is reduced to "Member"
b. Their custom title is removed.
c. Their picture on the EIB page will be watermarked with "Inactive"

2. If a person sells their EIB costume
a. If they no longer have their TK designation, their membership is reduced to "501st Member"
b. Their custom title is removed.
c. Their picture on the EIB page will be watermarked with "Inactive"

In any event, they will need to re-apply for EIB status should they get a new costume.