21–16. AR 670-1 Insignia for warrant officer candidates

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a. Description

The nonsubdued WOC insignia consists of the block letters “W.O.C.” in gold-colored metal, 7/16 inch in height, with each letter followed by a period.

The subdued insignia is the same design as nonsubdued WOC insignia, except it is black (see fig 21–134).

*Figure 21–134. Warrant officer candidate insignia*

b. How worn

Warrant officer candidates wear their insignia as follows:

(1)

On the ASU and AGSU coats, candidates wear the insignia on both collars in the same manner as described in paragraph 21–15b.

Referenced Paragraph: paragraph 21–15b

Paragraph 21–15b provides guidance on how officer candidate insignia is worn.

It explains wear of the insignia on:

ASU coats
AGSU coats
Service uniform shirt collars
Service hats and caps
The officer candidate ascot

The paragraph includes placement instructions for male and female officer candidates

(2)

Headgear insignia for service hats and caps are the same as described for enlisted personnel (see figs 21–3, 21–6, and 21–8).

Referenced Figures

Figure 21–3
Figure 21–6
Figure 21–8

**Figure 21–3. Service cap insignia, enlisted**

**Figure 21–6. Beret with flash, enlisted**

**Figure 21–8. Garrison cap with enlisted distinctive unit insignia**

(3)

On the helmet liner, candidates wear the W.O.C. decal painted on the front of the liner in a prescribed color and size 2–1/2 inches from the bottom rim of the liner.

c. When worn

All Regular Army personnel wear the insignia beginning on date of entry into the resident warrant officer entry course.

All Reserve Component personnel wear the insignia beginning on the date of the board selection to enter WOC status.

Both Regular Army and Reserve Component WOC personnel will wear the insignia until ap¬pointed to the warrant officer category or eliminated from WOC status.