Soldier/Marine

This refers to the enlisted ranks of the Army and Marines and includes the lowest ranks of Private up through Gunnery Sergeant (in U.S. terms). Although technically outranked by even the freshest of Second Lieutenants, Veteran Sergeants are respected by even the highest-ranking officers. In the U.S., standard enlistment is for six years, including four years’ active duty and two in standby (inactive) reserve.

All enlisted persons receive basic training—“boot camp”— where raw recruits are taught how to march, shoot, and salute. Upon graduation from basic training, most are assigned to the infantry, although the Army also needs soldiers for artillery and the tank corps. A few are trained for non-combat roles, such as air controller, mechanic, clerk, or even officer’s steward. Marines, while technically part of the Navy, are similar to soldiers in background, training, and skills.

Occupation Skill Points: EDU × 2 + (DEX × 2 or STR × 2)

Credit Rating: 9–30

Suggested Contacts: Military, veterans associations.

Skills: Climb or Swim, Dodge, Fighting, Firearms, Stealth, Survival and two of the following: First Aid, Mechanical Repair or Other Language.

Type

Military

Famous in the Field

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Used By

• 1st Mountain Division
• 1st Sniper Platoon
• 2nd Mountain Division
• British Army
• Deutsches Jungvolk
• Fallschirmjäger
• Heer
• Hitler Youth
• League of German Girls
• Office of Strategic Services
• Red Army
• Royal Marines
• Special Air Service
• Special Operations Executive
• United States Army
• United States Marine Corps
• Waffen-SS