We're not RVSM capable(I know the Superhornets are working to get approved). Most times we don't need to go any higher. I have asked and been denied many times(especially leaving the East coast airspace and into the West coast airspace). I get the RVSM separation criteria, just think its a bit excessive and some exceptions for the rare amount of military traffic can be made to the rules. Then again I dont sit at your scope and see what ya'll deal with.