Considering how d.o. is technically part of the maknae line it would seem odd that he was one of the first members to be sent to the military until you realise what an integral role he plays in exo songs - he starts and ends the most songs as well as having the most lines and many important killing parts. Of course they couldn’t have Chen, Baekhyun and D.O away at the same time so but I just find it interesting how they decided the order of who goes when.