How do I get awards in my srb?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:13:05 -0400

I was recently promoted to E-5 and want to make sure my ASUs are squared away. My first question is the NCO professional development ribbon. I was told I needed this after being promoted but it’s not in my srb. What documents do I need to send to s1 to get it on there? Next is the good conduct ribbon. I meet all the criteria for the award. Do I have to be recommended for this award or can I talk to chain of command and remind them I qualify so that I can receive it? Lastly does anyone know any websites where I can get a good pair of nco asu trousers? My clothing and sales said there is a 2+ month long wait now for ordering through them due to a shortage.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Mar 22 at 2021 12:27 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:27:19 -0400

- NCOPDR: You have to pass BLC before you recieve the NCOPDR.
- Good Conduct: You must have 3 years of creditable good conduct, and the Commander must sign "yes" on the AAA monthly report.
- MarlowWhite has the best uniforms and accessories.

Response by SFC Kenneth Hunnell made Mar 22 at 2021 5:09 PM

SFC Kenneth Hunnell — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:09:50 -0400

Did you complete BLC, the rank does not give you the ribbon. As you complete each level, you will get another

Response by SFC Kenneth Hunnell made Mar 22 at 2021 5:12 PM

SFC Kenneth Hunnell — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:12:28 -0400

How long have you been in the Army?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 22 at 2021 8:10 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 20:10:39 -0400

Your NCOPDR isn't always submitted by the school house as a lot of my NCO's learned. You need your 1059 from BLC and a 4187 to be submitted through your S1 to get the award added. S1 or your awards clerk should have a template for the NCOPDR among other awards.

The GCM is usually just a memo signed by the commander and sent up, you may need to remind someone you're eligible. Some will say service awards are automatic, and they're right, but the people who are supposed to submit them are not.

I ended up as an awards clerk assisting our admin OIC and it was an interesting if sometimes nightmarish experience. No two S1 shops operate the same way, and every unit has different standards on submitting and processing awards.