What are your feelings on units requiring additional schools (Air Assault, Airborne etc.) before being allowed to appear before a board?

SGT (Join to see) I'm not sure about today, but in the 1990's you will not wear a green tab unless you have been to Air Assault School (if stationed at Fort Campbell). I have to agree. Special units have special requirements. Lead by example!

Some units require certain schools as SGT Meston pointed out, particularly when you become an NCO the pressure to meet unit mandated certifications like being Air Assault School qualified at Campbell or Jump Master qualified in Airborne units comes with the territory of being assigned to these types of units. If you ever find yourself assigned to a Cavalry unit for example you will be required to earn your Spurs and purchase a Stetson. Although no one will ever say it's mandatory, they do say it's highly encouraged.  Which of course equates to GET IT DONE! 

Myself I think it's great. It's forcing young soldiers to take take care of their career and better themselves from the start. Gets rid of the week ones too..