03:16 Jan 11, 2009 

The Italian military rank of Maresciallo (Marshal) is classified as "subofficial" and is only the higher rank of non-commissioned officers in Italian Armed Forces, higher than the rank of Sergeant but lower than ensign/second lieutenant. In the Italian Air Force the role marshals is covered from the degrees and the qualifications of:

maresciallo di terza classe - marshal third class
maresciallo di seconda classe - marshal second class
maresciallo di prima classe - marshal first class
primo maresciallo - first marshal (until 2001[1] adjuvant marshal)
primo maresciallo luogotenente - first marshal lieutenant(qualification instituted in 2001)

18:52 Jan 10, 2009 

warrant officer is between enlisted and officer