User blog comment:Zathronas/Analysis by an author-Hiatus Edition: Glynda Goodwitch/@comment-24994749-20150107063852/@comment-25195920-20150107071331

While it is true that the Altlesian military could function similar to the militaries on this planet there is a possibility it doesn't. Besides which, the huntsmen and huntresses are a group dedicated to protecting the kingdoms (well the kingdom they reside specifically but you get my point) from the threat of the Grimm and seemingly have expanded to cover all threats or at least consult on non Grimm threats. It would not surprise me in the least if Ironwood trained as a huntsmen before being recruited by the Atlesian military and eventually rising to the rank he now holds. As for Glyndha going from military leadership to teaching at Beacon, thats not a hard thing to see either. The best teachers are not those that learn how to teach a subject then learn the subject from a book. No, the best teachers are those who worked in the field being studied and then went to teaching it. A scientist would be an excellent choice to teach science because he/she has extensive knowledge in the area as a result of spending year working in said area and, most likely, a love of the subject that would help him/her impart the information to the students and help them retain it. So if Glyndha was military before teaching at Beacon, she would be perfect to help teach the students how to fight, think tactically, and follow the orders of their superiors.