My question is why didn't Uhura get infected at that point. The infected are between her and a light source so shouldn't the photons have carried the disease to her? smh my head
This type of program has existed for forever in the military. Some other careers that skip basic and get promoted to high ranks on joining are specialized doctors and lawyers. The military needs those types of specialists and they have to compete with the civilian compensation packages to attract people. Colonel pay is really high. Private First class, not so much.