Desertion? Shouldn’t it be defection?
I think you are correct the more I research this. Contrary to earlier thoughts Bergdahl was said to be a quiet man,a non discipline problem, and; a well behaved EM according to LT Fancey who was the platoon leader prior to his being relieved for arguing with a superior officer. The platoon strength was at 35 men. The SFC who replaced the LT had no combat experience. The leaders were not what I would want. However it is obvious Bergdahl defected. He developed the same values his parents had. This is one screwed up family.