The difference between Petty officer and Staff officer

When used as nouns, petty officer means a non-commissioned officer in the canadian, us and uk navy and the us coast guard, whereas staff officer means an officer that fulfills a non-combat support function, often in a headquarters or planning office.


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  1. Petty officer as a noun:

    A non-commissioned officer in the Canadian, US and UK Navy and the US Coast Guard; roughly equivalent to a sergeant in the army

  1. Staff officer as a noun (military):

    An officer that fulfills a non-combat support function, often in a headquarters or planning office.