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Raskana wrote:

I am wiring a book, and my main character gets drafted by the military, 156 cm tall, and weighs about 41 kilos, what would he be assigned to?

Thanks.

I think in the US this person would be below the minimum height/weight requirement (he's 5'1 and ~90lbs in English measurement) to join the army. The navy might take him but I think mostly likely is the air force, where large people are often uncomfortable in small cockpits so being little might be an advantage. If you want to make the person exceptional, then perhaps they'd qualify to be a test pilot for experimental aircraft or spacecraft.

Pantso wrote:

I think in the US this person would be below the minimum height/weight requirement (he's 5'1 and ~90lbs in English measurement) to join the army. The navy might take him but I think mostly likely is the air force, where large people are often uncomfortable in small cockpits so being little might be an advantage. If you want to make the person exceptional, then perhaps they'd qualify to be a test pilot for experimental aircraft or spacecraft.

I never mentioned the USA though, but I got what I need, thanks, I guess.

Striagro Uspil wrote:

No, I'm sorry, I just assumed you're American. The thought never crossed my mind you might not lol.

Talk about Patriotism right there. Haha.

Raskana wrote:

I never mentioned the USA though, but I got what I need, thanks, I guess.
Talk about Patriotism right there. Haha.

I know, sorry . . . I knew you didn't mean the US because otherwise you'd have measured in inches and pounds, but that's where my experience is.

Some things you might consider, though, is where this takes place, what kind of conflict it is, and why the person is so small. If the book takes place in a brutal ground war then your little guy might be drafted into the army regardless of his size or abilities just because they need someone, anyone, everyone who can hold a rifle; naval or air power might be irrelevant. If he's small but otherwise perfectly healthy then he might be exceptionally quick and agile; if he's small because of some childhood illness or injury then maybe he would end up as a brilliant officer and tactician, or piloting a drone from behind a desk.

Check out the Miles Vorkoaigan Series by Louis McMaster Bujold; it's a science fiction series about a young man crippled from an early age who grows up to lead a powerful group of mercenaries.

Raskana wrote:

I am wiring a book, and my main character gets drafted by the military, 156 cm tall, and weighs about 41 kilos, what would he be assigned to?

Thanks.

Army might take em if they lied on their application but they'd probably work the hell out of them to put on weight

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Since It Was A Project Region, For Soon, I Would Say Maybe, But Probably A No.

Raskana wrote:

Ok, to add muscle since he is so skinny?

Based on your character's build, they might be good as a tank driver or a different tank crewman. I guess they could be a Cavalry Scout too, but in real life they would best fit the tanker profile. Tankers are usually pretty short, as they can fit in the tight, cramped space of a tank interior. It really depends on where you want to take it.

I love tanks too! A possible reason would be a lack of available crewmen so the Army would transfer him there.

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That's interesting! I didn't know that, thanks!

Raskana wrote:

Ok, to add muscle since he is so skinny?

Yeah, had an uncle who's drill seargent yelled at him cuz they kept him on a diet for too long. He went from above the weight limit to below but didn't want to say anything

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Macrasetia wrote:

Yep
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