Warrant officers rank below officers and above enlisted servicemen.
| NATO Rank | WO-5 | WO-4 | WO-3 | WO-2 | WO-1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States (Edit) |
No equivalent | |||||
| Chief Warrant Officer 5 | Chief Warrant Officer 4 | Chief Warrant Officer 3 | Chief Warrant Officer 2 | |||
| NATO Rank | WO-5 | WO-4 | WO-3 | WO-2 | WO-1 | |
WO are used for United States warrant officers only. Countries not listed use only regular officer ranks, do not have warrant officers, or warrant officers are considered OR (Other/Enlisted Rank).
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