Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Uniformed services pay grades of the United States" in English language version.
See especially Articles 7,9, 15, 25, 88-92, 133, 138, 139; and the distinctions between W-1 and commissioned officers/cadets/midshipmen concerning amenability to Article 15, Summary and Special Courts-Martial, and the distinctions between "dismissal" of commissioned officers/cadets/midshipmen and "dishonorable discharge" for W-1.
The Secretary of the military department concerned may appoint as a cadet or midshipman, as appropriate, in the reserve of an armed force under his jurisdiction ... [who must] enlist in the reserve component of an armed force for the period prescribed by the Secretary of the military department concerned ...
all warrant officer [sic] in the Coast Guard serve in pay-grades W-2 to W-4.
Paragraph 010203. Active Enlisted and/or Warrant Officer Service for Members in Basic Pay Grades O-1E, O-2E, or O-3E
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The military status of a cadet or midshipman is a member of the Individual Ready Reserve or a member of the Selected Reserve in the Simultaneous Membership Program, unless activated for military training at which time a cadet or midshipman is placed on orders.