Squad Captain of his own squad, Squad Mike, a major division within the Survey Corps. He has been described by others as "humanity's second strongest soldier", being only behind Levi. Mike is an extremely strong and durable soldier and an acknowledged leader with a brave heart and a tactical mind. He also has a remarkably good sense of smell, which allows him to detect Titans from great distances. During times of ease, Mike is shown to be a quiet and reserved man, rarely speaking unless it concerned a more serious matter. He also has a bizarre habit of "sniffing" people when he meets them.