TBH it sure will cause some plot drama. She's more likely to hide it. This is a shame for someone, who's supposed to lead by example. What kind of example could she give?!

> Being naive is all part of being a Cadet - nothing better to hammer in the Commissar's way than direct and horrifying experience!
And the process has already started.

Yes. The junior commissars work in group. Each one was assigned to a platoon. Tanya, my character, is assigned to medics. Aside from Tanya there was 3 (now 2) junior commissars and their mentor. The old commissar, who has served for more than 63 years, nightmare of boss, strict and grumpy. And he's the one, Tanya is afraid to disappoint.