Is it possible to get promoted this quickly in the Air Force? Is this typical for band members?

Also note it is easily possible or has in the past, if someone had a lot of college credits or a degree. E-5 with an ASAP to E-6 was possible coming out of basic/ait In the Army.Having a high degree of certifiable skill in an instrument , is what Military bands want/need, not teaching someone how to play. So years playing and possible a degree in the same could easily warrant such a rank. And the the higher pay , is necessary for retention of such people.

Years back that was possible in the Army bands too. I met E-6's with 2 years in. And yes the air force, E-5 was possible/typical in two years. We (detail from a tank company)once spent a few weeks on an airbase loading the brigade for NTC. Lotta fun, good chow, and nice Air Chicks, and yea E-5 , 2 years.
Their barracks rooms looked like a college or teenage girl room (cute little bears on shelfs ,pink paint, etc.), and smelled that wonderful smell of baby power, just like girls' rooms back in High School.

Yea , the Air Force looked to be a great way to spend time in the Military without being out in the mud 6-8 months a year, no hard work, and getting half a day to go to college classes, and no chicks in sight.

Perhaps We made an error? Nah.

So, did she even attend basic training? MOS training? Or was this like a direct join to the band??

By regulation, is it possible for her to get E-6 for the time in service that she has served? Why she was promoted is irrelevant except for those involved in her chain of command.

I have no issue with her getting promoted but by regulation how is she that rank. She does not meet the minimal requirements of service time

Chair force!!

Pathetic, and we wonder why the hair force has all its problems and the other branches have no respect for it.

I have heard of this happening before. In my AFSC, it's very possible to promote quickly, but you have to apply yourself - about 7-8 years for TSgt. This young lady has been promoted to TSgt in just a few months - unacceptable in my book. What I don't understand, how is it she promoted so quickly and hasn't completed all her PME? How does this work? She doesn't have the slightest idea how to lead, supervise or mentor airman. As a TSgt, you are the "Technical Expert" in your AFSC. Is there a specific AFSC for Band? I believe this is an injustice to the promotion system, injustice to the NCO corp, and most importantly, an injustice to this young lady. Doesn't matter where she goes in life, she will have no credibility with her fellow airman and NCOs. The AF has set her for failure. I would not want to be in her shoes. However, if someone would have offered that to me when I was an airman, I would have jumped all over it.

So all i need to do is learn how to play the trumpet and i can get promoted like this chick?

Majority of our Airman have earned the right to wear the rank, which comes with experience, knowledge and dedication. The definition of an NCO is clearly defined In the Enlisted Force Structure! There are Airman everyday that put their lives at risks that are deserving of Step promotion, but it's our jobs to do just that. So, why is this Airman able to bypass this system for doing her everyday job? What's the point of that little brown book and the responsibility that comes with it? Why does it only apply to some of us?