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

My thoughts: 1) it is the band, does it matter. 2) yes it matters if she is considered an NCO, is she leading troops? 3) are we REALLY that surprised? Rank and medals are given out way to easily these days........new military of today I guess

Another fine example of why the spec system needs to be put back in place.

In the Army, band members get a SPC promotion when they first enlist and then after completing AIT and in the full band, an SSG Promotion. So yes I buy this.

Idk it could very well be possible. She could have gotten out of boot camp at 17 as an E3 and received a couple meritorious promotions to get E6. I know a girl came out of boot camp as an E3. 6 months later she made E4. A year later made E5. I know another guy E6 eligible but didn't make it after 4 years. When I made E5 some people in my PO indoc were still so new they only had boot camp ribbons and less than 2 years in the service. It's definitely possible although I think you should have more experience to be E5 and above more than 2 years or so but if you make it you make it.

I heard of a recruit who's voice was heard singing, and the 'guest' mentioned she needed to be in the Navy's singing group. The RDC & others mentioned that group was E-7 and above, so she was promoted to khakis while in basic (supposedly) That guest was claimed to be Pres. Clinton.

Because she knows her job it's no reason to sit at e4 for 7 years

There is no reason to promote somebody to E-6 after only being in four months. That's ridiculous

Still BS she's a singer in the band who gives a dam.She didn't test or do any time to earn that rank. Guess she can supervise the drum line. No ALS or nothing what a joke. Some of us worked for years to make that rank I hope this caps a joke. Because it should be.

Go visit and talk these Airmen and you will get a better understanding. It would be great to see a poll of what AF percent has spectated any AF Band event. Also, knowing their promotion stats has the same effect on you that it did when you were not in the "know".

It is a position of leadership and should be earned!