An Expert Soldier Badge candidate finishes the expert physical fitness assessment as part of the Expert Soldier Badge program at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, August 14, 2023. Soldiers from all three U.S. Army components, reserve, national guard and active, attempt to earn the Expert Soldier Badge by successfully completing various physical and mental tasks such as: an expert physical fitness assessment, day and night land navigation, Soldier tasks including weapons, medical and patrol procedures, and finally a ruck march. Successfully completing these tasks, Soldiers will earn the Expert Soldier Badge.