-Support (for VM).
Before you slam me down, let me explain.
I don't expect a rank like his to instantly lead a whole battalion of troops.
He might be a competent leader, but skipping 6 to 7 ranks doesn't seem like a good idea (SF had 9 ranks in total before the recent rank revision).
One thing I am open to is the idea of him getting an officer position (I'm making the forms as I type this) for him to gain more exposure.
He'd make a perfect officer.
+Support for CO position.