Chief Warrant Officer, a rank situated between Warrant Officer and Master Warrant Officer, existed within numerous military organizations throughout the galaxy.
Unlike ranks such as Admiral that had defined roles, a chief warrant officer specialized in an area where other crew members possessed limited or no expertise. While sharing similarities with warrant officers, chief warrant officers were authorized to supervise more intricate operations demanding greater system familiarity. Typically highly proficient in their specialization, the chief warrant officer's responsibilities included overseeing the work conducted by regular warrant officers.
Xiong Wong, the electronic countermeasures chief on the New Hope, serves as a prime example of a distinguished chief warrant officer.