| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 1 |
22 |
Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, Merle Carrington hold out until relief arrives. |
| 1 |
22 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Army (Cavalry). |
| 2 |
26 |
Assigned to a planet with a hostile or wild environment. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Army (Cavalry). |
| 3 |
30 |
Assigned to a peacekeeping role. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) rank 3 with the new title Lance Sergeant. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Switched to Army (Army Support) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
31 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) rank 4 with the new title Sergeant. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Army (Army Support). |
| 5 |
37 |
Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Army (Army Support). |
| 6 |
41 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Merle Carrington's career. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) rank 5 with the new title Gunnery Sergeant. |