[kms61]

In WWII the Army often had to replace the officers and NCO's of mobilized Guard units for the very reason stated in this article: Local ties superseded the Chain of command. If the 1st SGT gives all the easy details to his hometown pals, it doesn't do much for morale or discipline.

[SandRat]

Had to It was a routine matter to replace the home boys with experienced soldiers or regulars or at the very least transferring the home boys to the opposite end of the country. CA LT get assigned to a NY unit and visa versa.