The York Rite gets overlooked by a good many Brethren for any number of reasons. The Royal Arch is extremely important to the fulfillment of the Craft, and the Royal & Select Masters gives understanding to it's accomplishment. The Commandery gives a military aire, thought Christian in nature, that one can easily see the progress of man through the ages.
It is also my preference as the Royal Chap. sponsored the DeMolay chap. and DeMolay got me off the wrong path before it was too late.