E6 in 3 years? Is there such thing as making rank too soon?

IMHO Many times it has to do with senior leadership and MOS. Many MOS's got funneled together at SFC which slows the promotion at lower levels. JMT

I don't think it is in some circumstances. Especially if they come in as an E4. Hard charger. Promoted in a year to E5. 2 more to E6. Makes E6 in 3 years.

I made E6 / UT1 within 5 yrs. Came in as a E3, but that was it for the next 7 yrs after I became eligible for Chief /E7 wasn't happening when they give the advancement exams just once a year and only make 3 to 4, E7 a year makes it a little hard compared to other rates in the Navy

Yes, I have run into Senior NCO's that advanced quickly and then was frustrated because they didn't know how to handle Soldiers, didn't understand Military protocol and knew nothing of field operations which resulted in taking it out those that did. I believe in the rite of passage and to become a Senior NCO you should spend time in each rank and earn that rank.

When I was in one had to have 10 years time in service before one could take exam for E7, but that was (peacetime) Navy.

Yes and no, but can never be a bad thing even if you did you might have a big learning curve. with that being said you take the pay raise and learn of the job training adapt and overcome

I made. 3rd Infantry soldier of the month in 1966 and was promoted to E4 which helped to accelerate my promotion to E5. I was E5 in 15 months after enlisting. I was only 19 but a mature 19. Guess it depends on the person.

I's say Yes! Possibly! For most individuals the answer is probably Yes, however, it really depends on the individual and their maturity!!

3 years? 46 months TIS is minimum for E-6 ..... E-7 is 7 you can do 8 in 9 and 9 in 12. Unless this has changed ...