As a specialist who has completed BLC, am I authorized wear of the NCO Professional Development Ribbon?

SGT Blair Drechsel — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 09:16:51 -0400

I've dug around and haven't found an exact answer to my question, help?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 14 at 2016 9:39 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 09:39:25 -0400

Yes, you are authorized to wear the NCOPD ribbon, assuming you have the relevant documentation. See "Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon" in AR 600-8-22.

What do you mean when you say that you've "dug around" for this answer? You might be well served by reading and understanding some of the most basic, common Army regulations. The welfare of your future subordinates depends on it.

Response by SFC John Hill made Aug 14 at 2016 9:59 AM

SFC John Hill — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 09:59:46 -0400

See AR 600–8–22 Military Awards 5–6. Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon
It is awarded to members of Active Army, ARNG, and USAR Soldiers for successful completion of designated NCO professional development courses. Soldiers must successfully complete one or more of the courses listed in AR 350–1. All Active Army, ARNG, and USAR Soldiers in an active status are eligible for this award for satisfactory completion of the respective NCO Education System or RC–NCO Education System courses. Acceptable evidence of graduation is a DA Form 1059, diploma, certificate, or a letter signed by an appropriate Service school official.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 14 at 2016 11:44 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 11:44:56 -0400

Let me ask you this: Did you graduate from the course? Did you receive a 1059 stating you met course standards? If you answered "YES" to both, then you are authorized the wear of the NCOPD Ribbon. I'm even going to throw you and your NCOs a bone here. You will find the answer in AR 600-8-22 Section 5-6.

Response by SSG Mark Franzen made Aug 14 at 2016 11:49 AM

SSG Mark Franzen — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 11:49:02 -0400

Yes you are authorized to wear it I read in AR351-1 I think it outlined it in that regulation?

Response by CPL Anthony Slaughter made Aug 14 at 2016 2:29 PM

CPL Anthony Slaughter — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 14:29:06 -0400

If its been awarded to you, it should be on your ERB.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 14 at 2016 4:42 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 16:42:15 -0400

I know someone that attended BNCOC as a PFC back in the day. He wore the NCOPD with 2 device as a SPC.
You take the class, you wear the ribbon.

Response by SGT Jerrold Pesz made Aug 16 at 2016 12:39 AM

SGT Jerrold Pesz — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 00:39:25 -0400

Another of the many awards that did not exist in my day. lol

Response by SFC Glen S. made Aug 17 at 2016 1:46 PM

SFC Glen S. — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 13:46:00 -0400

Yes, you are. Previous comments have provided you with the resource. Read it, learn it, and know it. Keep building your knowledge base.

Response by SP6 Charles Mangus made Aug 5 at 2018 8:14 AM

SP6 Charles Mangus — Sun, 05 Aug 2018 08:14:55 -0400

If you complete and graduate from the nco leadership course you may wear the ribbon.In my day it was referred as PLDC

Response by SSG Harry Outcalt made Aug 13 at 2018 7:57 PM

SSG Harry Outcalt — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 19:57:48 -0400

Yes

Response by 1SG Ernest Stull made Dec 28 at 2020 4:29 PM

1SG Ernest Stull — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 16:29:21 -0500

Yes if it's part of the NCO professional development awards. However you should be given orders to wear it. Ask your pac.