Colonel Clarence V. Ford graduated from Officer Candidate School Class Number One, on 1 February 1963. His first duty assignment was as Commander, Replacement Team, 39th Admin Company, 39th Infantry Division. | Colonel Ford is presently Chief of the Training Division, Office of the Chief of Army Reserve, Washington, D.C. | Colonel Ford has completed the Ordnance Officer Advanced Course, Command and General Staff College, National Security Management Course, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Airborne Basic, Foreign Internal Defense Course, Air War College (Seminar), and The Shape Senior Officer Orientation Course. | His Awards and Decorations include: Meritorious Service Medal w/1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/Hourglass Device, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal w/1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Parachutist Badge, Excellence in Competition Badge (Rifle Bronze).