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Author: Bisected8

Nov 17th 2013 at 4:15:27 PM

^^^ I think that might be overcomplicating things a bit. This isn't a UsefulNotes page, so all we really need are what's relevant to the character (i.e. they used to be one of the rank and file, [[RagsToRiches got promoted for being awesome]] and now they're a officer [[BenevolentBoss who knows what it's like to be "one of the lads"]]). There's no need to focus on the specific structures of military ranks and promotions outside of what's needed for a clear example.

Speaking of examples;

*  The ''Literature/CiaphasCain'' series has a Lustig, who started off as the "the upper ranks don't care about us rank and file!" sort of soldier. He was given a FieldPromotion to Sergeant at Cain's suggestion. His superior officer, Jenit Sulla, is an exaggerated example; she was promoted to Captain (having already moved from Quartermaster to Sergeant), by Cain's (accidental) suggestion (opening the way for Lustig's promotion). Cain expected her LeeroyJenkins habits to eventually get her killed, but she ultimately reached the rank of [[FourStarBadass Lady General]].