In the Japan army during World War II, it was extremely difficult for ordinary soldiers to become high-ranking officers like Osa, and it was almost impossible.
This is mainly due to the strict and competitive promotion system within the Japan military, and the high requirements for the qualifications, abilities and backgrounds of officers in the position of Osa.
In the TV series, Dazuo is all over the street, and it can be said that it looks worthless, but for example, in the TV series "Bright Sword", Li Yunlong received Chu Yunfei's Browning pistol and gave Chu Yunfei a lieutenant knife, which also highlights Dazuo's status in the play, and Dazuo is only one step away from the general.
The military rank of Osa
The usual position of Commander of the Infantry Wing may be 3,800 to 4,000 troops. Dazuo can also serve as the chief of staff of the division, which is a high-ranking position in the division, second only to the commander of the division. In this case, the number of people under the command of Dazuo was the largest, probably reaching 120,000 people for an entire division.
Osa's may also serve as the commander of a separate infantry brigade, commander of a garrison or an independent garrison, and these positions may lead a variety of troops. For example, a separate infantry brigade might have four separate infantry brigades with a strength of about 5,000 troops.
To achieve the conditions of Dazuo, let's take a look together.
Educational background
Senior officers in the Japanese army generally graduated from the Army Non-commissioned Officer School or Army University. These schools are important bases for training officers, and only after rigorous education and training can they become high-ranking officers, such as the "Infantry Drill Code" is very basic knowledge.
Exploits and performances
Making great achievements and performing well on the battlefield is an important condition for promotion. However, even if you have outstanding achievements, you may not be able to successfully advance because of the limited number of places for promotion and the fierce competition.
Family background
While family background is not the only condition for promotion, in some cases, officers from prominent families or with strong backgrounds are more likely to be promoted.
Educational threshold
Ordinary soldiers usually do not have a higher education, and it is even less likely that they will enter the Army Non-commissioned Officer School or the Army University to study. As a result, they were disqualified from becoming high-ranking officers from the very beginning.
Promotion paths
In the Japan military, the promotion path of officers is fixed, and each step needs to go through strict screening and assessment. Even if an ordinary soldier performs well, it is difficult to be directly promoted to the rank of Dazuo across multiple ranks.
Competition is fierce
The number of positions for senior officers is limited, while the competition is extremely fierce. Even if a soldier makes great achievements on the battlefield, he or she may not be able to stand out and get promotion.
Example
The commander-in-chief of the Japanese invasion of China, Okamura Ninji, graduated from the non-commissioned officer military academy at the age of 20 and participated in the Russo-Japanese War, but he did not officially become a major until he was 35 years old. This shows that even talented and highly accomplished officers need to accumulate and wait for a long time to be promoted to a higher position.