In the movie, the news anchor is stated as saying that Liev's character refused the officers commission that he was enti

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Reapervai — 13 years ago(December 30, 2012 02:53 PM)

In the movie, the news anchor is stated as saying that Liev's character refused the officers commission that he was entitled to.
I was wondering, what would give him that entitlement?
Is it because he's a senator's son? I mean normally you need a University degree and then go through a rigorous vetting process to see if you are suitable.

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heyuactor — 12 years ago(November 02, 2013 06:34 PM)

I think he had a degree and maybe ROTC or whatever.
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oldgoatee — 10 years ago(September 27, 2015 10:11 AM)

I'm sure he was a college graduate, but a journalist didn't necessarily know the leadership experience expected of an officer candidate

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oldgoatee — 9 years ago(May 09, 2016 01:05 AM)

Most civilian colleges don't offer a Military Science major. And even with no ROTC, a college graduate can enlist for OCS