Hi Phil,
if you want your production to be as realistic as possible AND you want the heroine to be in Number 1's as often as possible may I suggest some of the possible scenarios for your script:
1) Have her charged frequently for various misdemeanors (late for work, drink-driving etc)
2) Have her dicked for various parades (freedom of the city etc) and show her being shouted at by the SWO.
3) Show her being presented with various campaign medals after back-to-back tours in the 'Stan and Iraq.
To be fair these are about the only times we wear Number 1's anymore...
CC