Army NCO Professional Development Ribbon Numeral for phase 1?

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:27:55 -0500

I went to PLDC, that's how old I am, in 2004 and went to BNCOC Phase 1 in 2007. Does the new regulations still require to finish Phase 1 and 2, sometimes 3 depending on MOS, to get the BNCOC completion for the numeral on your ribbon?

I am not even sure if that was regulation in 2007, but that's what I've always heard before I left the Army.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2021 12:49 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:49:21 -0500

In order to wear the ribbon with proper number, you need to complete all phases per the MOS before the number can be changed. If the BNCOC/ALC course has 2 phases, then you put the #2 on after completing the 2nd Phase. I say it that way because AR 600-8-22, 2019 edition, states that in the NOTE section of Table 5-1, that: "1 Once a Soldier has been awarded the NCOPDR upon graduation from the Basic Leaders Course, subsequent appropriate numerals will be awarded to identify completion of higher level NCO Education System."

I believe "System" is the key word there. Otherwise, I can't find anything specific as to needing to complete all phases before the number can be added/changed.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2021 1:31 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 01:31:03 -0500

As long as you completed your NCOES for that grade you have met the requirements for the ribbon. Some MOS's have multiple phases for ALC and others don't.