What is the difference between a Non-Comissioned Officer (NCO) and a Commissioned Officer (CO) in the military rank structure?

Question

I’ve read several explanations but they all go over my head. I can’t seem to find an actually decent explanation as to what a “commission” is in a military setting.

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Answer 1

A non commissioned officer is just a senior enlisted serviceman. Commissions require a degree and officer school and you are a more senior rank. Non commissioned officers don’t require this and you naturally become one by advancing through the enlisted ranks.