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11 Military careers in inZOI offer Zois a path through the armed forces, with an army branch in Dowon and a naval branch in Bliss Bay. Both are rabbit hole careers, meaning the Zoi leaves the game world during work hours and returns when the shift ends. Military careers provide solid pay that grows substantially through three ranks, reaching 1,827 Meow at the top. This places military compensation among the higher-tier salaries in the game.

33 Branches

55 Two military employers operate in inZOI, one per city:

77 BranchCityDescriptionMilitary Manpower AdministrationDowon"The Military Manpower Administration fulfills its duty to protect the security and well-being of Dowon." Serves as the army branch of the military.NavyBliss Bay"The Navy is committed to protecting the dignity of all lives and people with unwavering loyalty." Serves as the naval branch of the military.

88 Both branches are mechanically identical: same salary structure, same position limits, same promotion system. The only differences are the city location and the rank titles. Military careers are not available in Cahaya; the Island Getaway DLC city introduced its own set of 9 unique careers, but military is not among them.

1010 Ranks and Salaries

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1212 Each branch has three ranks arranged in a promotion hierarchy. Salaries are listed in Meow per work day. Position limits follow the standard 6/3/1 pattern used across all three-tier rabbit hole careers.

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1515 Military Manpower Administration (Dowon)

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1717 RankSalary (Meow/day)Position LimitTrainee2796Officer6753General1,8271

1818 Navy (Bliss Bay)

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2020 RankSalary (Meow/day)Position LimitCorporal2796Captain6753Colonel1,8271

2121 Work Schedule

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2323 Both branches share the same schedule:

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2525 DetailValueWork daysMonday, Wednesday, FridayHours9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (9-hour shift)Days per week3Eligible agesYoung Adult, Adult, Middle-Aged

2626 How to Apply

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2828 To apply for a military career:

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3030 Open the Smartphone by pressing P or clicking the phone iconNavigate to the Career appSelect the Recruitment tab to browse open positionsChoose a Military/Navy listing and submit the applicationWait for a confirmation text; if accepted, the Zoi starts on their next scheduled work day

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3232 There are no skill requirements to apply for entry-level military positions. The Zoi must be at least a Young Adult (approximately age 20.5 in-game).

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3434 Rabbit Hole Mechanics

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3636 Military careers are rabbit hole (off-site) careers. During work hours:

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3838 The Zoi walks to the nearest taxi and is driven off-screen to workNo physical workplace building exists in-game for either branchThe player cannot control or observe the Zoi during the shiftThere are no interactive tasks or mini-games to completeThe Zoi returns automatically when the shift ends at 6 PMSalary is deposited into household funds after each completed work day

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4040 This distinguishes military careers from Active Careers (such as the Amusement Park Career or Idol), where the player follows the Zoi to the workplace and controls their tasks.

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4242 Promotion Mechanics

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4444 Promotions follow the same system used by all rabbit hole careers in inZOI:

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4747 MechanicDetailsCareer BarA progress meter that fills automatically as the Zoi attends work. Unlike active careers where completing tasks speeds progression, rabbit hole career bars fill through attendance alone.Attendance RequiredApproximately 8 to 10 working days (roughly 3 in-game weeks, since there are only 3 work days per week) to fill the bar from empty.Vacancy RequirementA slot must be open at the next rank. With 6 entry-level, 3 mid-level, and only 1 top-level slot, bottlenecks are common at the highest rank.Automatic PromotionWhen the bar is full and a vacancy exists, the Zoi receives a text message confirming their promotion.No DemotionZois cannot be demoted. They stay at their current rank or advance.

4848 The General/Colonel slot is the main bottleneck, as only one Zoi per branch can hold the top rank. If the slot is occupied by an NPC, you must wait for them to retire, quit, or be terminated.

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5050 Attendance and Termination

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5252 Missing a scheduled work day counts as an unexcused absence. After 3 unexcused absences, the Zoi is automatically fired. The counter resets when the Zoi attends a work day. Arriving late or leaving early may still count as attendance but provides reduced career bar progress. Zois can voluntarily resign at any time through the Career section of the Smartphone, but this resets all career progress.

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5454 Retirement

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5656 Zois face mandatory retirement upon reaching the Senior age stage. At this point, they are automatically removed from their military rank and cannot hold any job. No pension or ongoing income is provided. Plan ahead by building savings, training a second household earner, or establishing a Business before the primary earner reaches Senior age.

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5858 Career Opportunity Cards

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6060 The v0.4.0 update (October 30, 2025) introduced 144 career opportunity cards across all career paths. During or after military work shifts, random events may pop up presenting the Zoi with a choice. Each decision can affect the Zoi's mood, workplace relationships, or career bar fill speed. Specific military-themed opportunity card scenarios have not been documented by community guides.

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6262 Salary Comparison

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6464 The military career's top salary of 1,827 Meow places it in the high tier of all careers. Here is how it compares to other top-rank salaries:

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6666 CareerTop RankTop Salary (Meow/day)CriminalBoss2,169LawyerPartner2,040Pro GamerLegendary1,998Football PlayerAll-Star1,998University ProfessorDistinguished1,920Corporate/FinanceDirector / Portfolio Manager1,881DeveloperLead Developer1,845MilitaryGeneral / Colonel1,827ReporterEditor-in-Chief1,665FirefighterAssistant Chief1,395

6767 While not the absolute highest, military careers offer a strong salary-to-effort ratio since they only require 3 days per week with no interactive tasks. The 4 free days per week can be used for skill building, socializing, or managing a side Business.

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6969 Street Soldier vs Military Soldier

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7171 An important clarification: the Street Soldier is a completely separate career from the military. Street Soldier is the entry-level criminal career in Dowon (under "Dowon Solutions"), progressing through Muscle to Boss. It has no connection to the Military Manpower Administration or Navy. The naming overlap causes occasional confusion among players.

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7373 Comparison with Army

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7575 The Navy and Army are mirror careers separated only by city. A player choosing between them should base the decision entirely on where their Zoi lives.

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7777 FeatureNavy (Bliss Bay)Army (Dowon)EmployerNavyMilitary Manpower AdministrationStarting RankCorporalTraineeMid RankCaptainOfficerTop RankColonelGeneralStarting Salary279 Meow279 MeowMid Salary675 Meow675 MeowTop Salary1,827 Meow1,827 MeowSchedule9 AM - 6 PM, 3 days/week9 AM - 6 PM, 3 days/weekJob TypeRabbit HoleRabbit Hole

7878 Both careers share identical pay at every rank and identical schedules. The rank titles differ (Corporal/Captain/Colonel vs. Trainee/Officer/General) but the progression mechanics and salary are the same. Moving your Zoi to a different city means starting over in the other military branch.

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8080 Tips

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82-Choose based on city: Both branches are identical in salary and structure. Pick the one in the city where your Zoi lives to minimize commute timePatience at the top: Only one General/Colonel slot exists per branch. If you are stuck at Officer/Captain with a full career bar, the NPC above you must leave before you can advancePair with a Business: The 3-day work week leaves 4 free days for managing a Business or pursuing other activitiesNever miss 3 days: Three unexcused absences result in immediate termination. Set reminders for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday work daysPlan for retirement: Military careers end at the Senior age stage with no pension. Start a savings buffer or second income source while your Zoi is still earningPromotion is attendance-based: Unlike active careers where task performance matters, rabbit hole career progress comes from simply showing up on time and completing the full shift

82+TipDetailsChoose based on cityBoth branches are identical in salary and structure. Pick the one in the city where your Zoi lives to minimize commute timePatience at the topOnly one General/Colonel slot exists per branch. If you are stuck at Officer/Captain with a full career bar, the NPC above you must leave before you can advancePair with a BusinessThe 3-day work week leaves 4 free days for managing a Business or pursuing other activitiesNever miss 3 daysThree unexcused absences result in immediate termination. Set reminders for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday work daysPlan for retirementMilitary careers end at the Senior age stage with no pension. Start a savings buffer or second income source while your Zoi is still earningPromotion is attendance-basedUnlike active careers where task performance matters, rabbit hole career progress comes from simply showing up on time and completing the full shift

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