1. GEM AND COLOR CODE.

The Association color and gem recognition code is hereby established as a precedence to honor and acknowledge certain established positions within the Association. The distinctive color and gem code will not only enhance the prestige of the office indicated, but will evolve as a viable means for proper identification and recognition. The Association color and gem recognition code applies to those officials who honorably served in that office for one term (or a major portion thereof) or more unless reassigned due to official orders and to those officials currently serving in that office. The color and gem recognition code is as follows:

Position/Term of Membership	Color	Gem for Jewerlry
National President	White	Diamond
National Officer & BOD Members	Silver	Emerald
Region Officers	Gold	Golden Sapphire
Chapter Presidents	Red	Ruby
Regular Members	Brown
Lifetime Members	Black

2. USE OF COLOR AND GEM CODE.

Special lapel pins to acknowledge certain established positions within the Association are approved for wear. Individuals shall wear only one pin at a time that being the one indicating the highest office held. The pins are described below:

1. a. National President: The (gold) miniature Warrant Officer eagle with the inscription "USAWOA" mounted on a triangular metal plate of high gloss white color. The apex of the white triangle being above the eagle's head and having provisions for mounting the diamond gem.
2. b. National Officers and BOD Members: Same as above except the triangular plate will be silver in color and the gem will be an emerald.
3. c. Region Officers: Same as above except the triangular plate will be gold in color and the gem will be a golden sapphire.
4. d. Chapter President: Same as above except the triangular plate will be maroon in color and the gem will be a ruby.
5. e. Chapter Officers: Same as above except the triangular plate will be blue in color and the gem will be a blue sapphire.
6. f. Other Members: Will wear the miniaturized eagle inscribed "USAWOA"

3. ASSOCIATION RING.

A special Association ring has been designed and is available for purchase by any member.

4. ASSOCIATION NAME TAGS.

All members are encouraged to obtain and wear Association nametags at meetings and group gatherings, when wearing civilian clothing. Order forms for the nationally approved tags are available from the chapter or national officials. The color code described in Paragraph 1 above will be followed. All Association members are encouraged to purchase and wear the items described in this section.