The difference between Field officer and Warrant officer

When used as nouns, field officer means a (para)military commissioned officer who holds a field grade, ranking under general officers but above lower grades and fit to command medium-size units on the field, such as a battalion or regiment, whereas warrant officer means an officer holding rank by virtue of a warrant rather than a commission.

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  1. Field officer as a noun:

    A (para)military commissioned officer who holds a field grade, ranking under general officers but above lower grades and fit to command medium-size units on the field, such as a battalion or regiment; or a non-army equivalents in rank.

  1. Warrant officer as a noun (military):

    An officer holding rank by virtue of a warrant rather than a commission.

  2. Warrant officer as a noun (law enforcement):

    An officer assigned to execute warrants and other writs.

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