A little short-sighted Ginge.
The fact that the system has promoted you (generic) means that you take on the extra responsibilities associated with the rank. If you don't want them, then don't accept the promotion etc etc.
However, as this empowerment has been adopted as the future of NCA, then why not exploit it to its full potential? Find the SO3 jobs you want, rattle a few cages and make sure you get them.
Or B, roll over and take it up the
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