| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 2 |
25 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Army (Army Support) with the new title Private. |
| 3 |
27 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Merle Burress's career. |
| 3 |
30 |
Commissioned in Army (Army Support) with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Army (Army Support). |
| 4 |
31 |
Display heroism in battle. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) officer rank 3 with the new title Major. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Army (Army Support). |
| 5 |
36 |
Given a special assignment or duty in Merle Burress's unit. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) officer rank 4 with the new title Lieutenant Colonel. |
| 6 |
38 |
Voluntarily left Army Support |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 6 |
42 |
Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that injures Merle Burress's social standing. |