The difference between Staff officer and Warrant officer

When used as nouns, staff officer means an officer that fulfills a non-combat support function, often in a headquarters or planning office, whereas warrant officer means an officer holding rank by virtue of a warrant rather than a commission.

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  1. Staff officer as a noun (military):

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

  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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