Soldier

A soldier, also known as a soldato or man-made, is a member of a criminal organization. Soldiers start as associates that have to prove themselves. When there is an open spot in the organization, a capo may recommend an up-and-coming associate to be a new member. In the case that there is only one slot and multiple recommendations, the boss will decide.

The new member usually becomes part of the crew of the capo who recommended them. Some soldiers work by themselves, earning money for the organization alone, although most are part of crews. They are called made men, as they have made their bones by committing a murder in front of organization witnesses or under orders from a high-ranking member. This ensures the soldier's reliability: they can never testify those who can testify against them.