Which insignia represents Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CWO3)?

Which insignia represents Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CWO3)?

• A. Red bar / one silver stripe
• B. Red bar / two bronze stripes
• C. Red bar / two silver stripes
• D. Silver bar / Red Vertical Stripe

Answer: (A)

Insignia for warrant officers use a colored bar with stripes to show exact grade. The red bar design identifies the wearer as a Chief Warrant Officer, and the number and color of stripes indicate the specific grade within that group. For this rank, the correct marking is a red bar with one silver stripe. That single stripe on the red bar distinguishes it from other grades, which would use more stripes or a different background color. The other options mix in a different stripe count or a different bar color, which would point to a different rank.

Insignia for warrant officers use a colored bar with stripes to show exact grade. The red bar design identifies the wearer as a Chief Warrant Officer, and the number and color of stripes indicate the specific grade within that group. For this rank, the correct marking is a red bar with one silver stripe. That single stripe on the red bar distinguishes it from other grades, which would use more stripes or a different background color. The other options mix in a different stripe count or a different bar color, which would point to a different rank.