Those among the Corporals who wish can sit for exams to extend their service and receive the rank of Deputy Sergeant or Junior Sergeant. Most of the conscripts/NCOs are forced to retire at 52 years of age with the rank of Sergeant with no chance of advancement if they do not have a college degree. Less than 2% of conscripts advance into the commissioned officer ranks.
Those among the Corporals who desire can take exams to extend their service and attain the rank of Deputy Sergeant or Junior Sergeant. Most conscripts/NCOs are compelled to retire at 52 years old with the rank of Sergeant, with no chance of advancement unless they have a college degree. Less than 2% of conscripts advance into commissioned officer ranks.