The difference between Flag officer and Warrant officer

When used as nouns, flag officer means a naval officer with the rank of rear admiral or above, such officers are entitled to fly a personal flag, especially on the flagship, whereas warrant officer means an officer holding rank by virtue of a warrant rather than a commission.

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  1. Flag officer as a noun (military, nautical):

    A naval officer with the rank of rear admiral or above, such officers are entitled to fly a personal flag, especially on the flagship.

  2. Flag officer as a noun (US, _, military, informal):

    In addition to naval officers of Navy and the Coast Guard, a general officer in the Army, Marines, or Air Force with the rank of brigadier general or higher.

  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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