[OldEagle]

Have to agree. I have seen many EM, NCO's and Officers who were really great in their rank but who were unable to be promoted to the next higher grade. What would be wrong for example to have a "Career Captain" as a company commander if he is truly suited for the job and has no aspirations to be a Major? Same with other troops. It is a serious shame to give up this experience and ability. Everything in the army happens at UNIT level. Higher headquarters and other personnel exist ONLY to provide for the unit.

[Valin]

In theory I think the up or out system was supposed to bring in new blood with fresh ideas. Of course it really doesn't work out that way in real life.