Discens

• The Discens was a trainee member of the Roman Legion on basic legionary pay.
• He was studying in one profession or another to become an Immunes, which could take up to several years.

Other Grades

• Immunes:
  • Artillerymen, Doctors, Engineers, Surveyors, Architects, Musicians, Weapons Instructors and other Specialists. Their Pay was slightly higher than Legionary Pay.
• Milites:
  • Munifex or Miles Gregarius or Legionarius: The unspecialised Private Soldier. Basic Legionary Pay.
• Tirones:
  • Training to become a Milites (for up to 6 months).