Pace sticks at Dawn anyone?
My point exactly, a warrant officer is not "an officer" and would not thank you for suggesting he was imitating one. He holds the Queens warrant and is more use than many "officers" especially junior ones like me.
My point was that those writing military articles should know better than to misuse terms and should avoid annoying both"officers" and "warrant officers"
Lacking such knowledge they should avoid subjects they do not understand or, preferably, check the wording with someone who does
OED, Officer. A person holding a position of trust, in the services one holding a commission. (Not a warrant).