[WalterBright]

> "Knowing a guy" is one of the best ways to get a rent controlled unit since the wait time can be years.

That's how military housing works. There's an underground "economy" of favors.

[ProllyInfamous]

Are these "favors" rank-blind (i.e. does its hushhush-nature more-equalize the men, just trying to secure places to live)? Obviously officers and enlisted have different housing, but might an E-6 kiss an E-5's ass only on account of wanting his soon-to-be-vacated housing?

My background is non-military (with one each, officer & enlisted, brother).

[WalterBright]

Rank does give one priority, but reciprocal favors still play a large role.