Military Officer
Officers are command rank and most commissions demand some form of higher education. All armed services have established officer training programs that may include university education—in the U.S., most major universities provide cadet training programs, allowing simultaneous training for the military while attending school. Upon graduation the cadet is promoted to the rank of Army or Marine Second Lieutenant or Naval Ensign, and assigned to a station.
Usually such recruits owe the Government four years’ active service, after which time they may return to civilian life. Many of the officers trained this way hold professional commissions and serve as doctors, lawyers, or engineers.
Those looking for a career in the military may try to get themselves appointed to one of the military academies: the U.S. Army’s West Point or the Navy’s Annapolis, for example. Graduating from one of these schools earns the officer respect. Once out of school, some officers opt for special training, such as air pilot.
Occasionally, an experienced and exceptionally worthy enlisted person is promoted to Warrant Officer. Although technically at the bottom of the officers’ list of ranks, the time and experience required to achieve this promotion carries a respect and reverence far exceeding that of any junior or middle-grade officer. Most commissions are for life. Even a long-retired officer has the right to call himself Captain or General.
Occupation Skill Points: EDU × 2 + (DEX × 2 or STR × 2)
Credit Rating: 20–70
Suggested Contacts: Military, federal government.
Skills: Accounting, Firearms, Navigate, First Aid, two interpersonal skill (Charm, Fast Talk, Intimidate, or Persuade), Psychology, any one other skills as personal or era specialties.
Usually such recruits owe the Government four years’ active service, after which time they may return to civilian life. Many of the officers trained this way hold professional commissions and serve as doctors, lawyers, or engineers.
Those looking for a career in the military may try to get themselves appointed to one of the military academies: the U.S. Army’s West Point or the Navy’s Annapolis, for example. Graduating from one of these schools earns the officer respect. Once out of school, some officers opt for special training, such as air pilot.
Occasionally, an experienced and exceptionally worthy enlisted person is promoted to Warrant Officer. Although technically at the bottom of the officers’ list of ranks, the time and experience required to achieve this promotion carries a respect and reverence far exceeding that of any junior or middle-grade officer. Most commissions are for life. Even a long-retired officer has the right to call himself Captain or General.
Occupation Skill Points: EDU × 2 + (DEX × 2 or STR × 2)
Credit Rating: 20–70
Suggested Contacts: Military, federal government.
Skills: Accounting, Firearms, Navigate, First Aid, two interpersonal skill (Charm, Fast Talk, Intimidate, or Persuade), Psychology, any one other skills as personal or era specialties.
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