[Kuri]

Originally Posted by Max Power

Speaking from personal experience and the perspective of an infantryman in the 82nd, there are a couple of understandable reasons. When our CSM sees a guy going to selection, more often than not, he's an above-average soldier, one that adds a lot to the unit, and would hurt to lose him. Knowing that he is an above average soldier, he knows that there is a much higher probability that he WILL be "lost" to SF, as opposed to Joe Shitbag that's going. So he does everything he can to talk guys out of it. But once he receives official word that he's going, he KNOWS he can't do anything about it. Much of the flack and harassment comes from the company level on down in an effort to make it seem, to CSM, that they're doing everything they can to keep a squared away soldier, with a lot of combat experience, in the unit.

Of course, you run across the occasional PSG/SL that tells his guys, "You want out of this unit? You are sure you want to go SF? Good, go for it, get the fuck outta here, cause we will deploy again, and it sucks to be here in garrison. I'll back you 110% and do whatever you need me to do to make it happen." And, deep down (I've seen it personally) the CSM is happy to see guys trying to make a better career for themselves in the Army, he just hates losing good guys with a passion. Which is understandable.

Gentlemen, I truly appreciate the input. My intent was to find more knowledgeable sources to pose this question to and you guys have helped alot. Thanks again.