Air Force Enlist Question.. Help?

Question

I am about to join the Air Force, Is there a way i can automatically become an E3 or E4 when i join Air force?
Someone told me if i do a 6 yr contract i can become a E3 or something.. Help.. Also what is the age limit to enlist? i am 27 yrs old..

Answer 1

With a college degree. MAKE SURE ITS IN WRITING THOUGH! Your recruiter will promise you everything under the sun, but unless its on your contract, you wont get it. Dont fall for the line about..."this is just the enlistment paperwork, we take care of that after bootcamp".

Answer 2

THIS IS PROHIBITED AND WRONG! Per AR 600-20, para 4-14 (c) sub 2 states, "Certain types of relationships between officers and enlisted personnel are prohibited. Prohibited relationships include: (2) Dating, shared living accomodations other than those dictated by operational requirements, and intimate or sexual relationships, between officers and enlisted personnel." The regulation goes on to state that if the relationship is not known and results in marriage, the marriage is legal, HOWEVER, both commands of the effected servicepersons may take action and again I quote, "When evidence of fraternization between an officer and enlisted member prior to their marriage exists, their marriage does NOT preclude appropriate command action..." This whole "awww isn't that sweet attitude" is poppycock and as an officer he should know better. As an officer he is a leader and expected to lead by example. So the standard he has just set is "ignoring regulations and orders is alright as long as you are in love or because your heart says so." He should be ashamed of himself - officers used to live by the motto 'One Standard - No Exception'. Apparently, in his case, this does not apply. He will reap what he sows - and trust me, his Soldiers are watching him. I hope he enjoys his command after they get wind of this; he is in for a rough ride and a rash of fraternization problems. Exactly what is he supposed to say to his First Sergeant if Top gets caught sleeping with a Soldier?? What do you think the First Sergeant is going to say to him? Got a good idea, "But sir, how can you bust me - you MARRIED an enlisted person!" How does your fiance plan to stop a Platoon Sergeant from advancing a lower enlisted faster than the others because they are involved? How can he possibly enforce a rule he is breaking? You, I can excuse. Him? This has been drilled into his head since his initial commissioning course, OBC and his required Ethics courses. Apparently, he was sleeping. What happened to doing the "Hard Right"? Guess that's why they call it "hard." Too bad. I linked the regulation below if you want to verify. P.S. If you check 4-14 paragraph (a) it makes it clear that this regulation applies to ALL SERVICES, ALL COMPONENTS and Guard and Reserves alike. Also note, this regulation says NOTHING about it only being wrong if you and him are in the same chain of command. That is a myth - read the regulation.

Answer 3

The normal is that you will not go in as an E-3, but will be guaranteed the rank by a certain date or upon completion of tech school. (6 year enlistment)
The AF then has a program (going below the zone) where if you work hard you will make E-4 six months early. Of course then Staf depends primarilly on test scores.
My daughter was awarded AFMC Airman of the year shortly after going below the zone and put on E-5 the day after test scores were posted (37 months service time)

Answer 4

You can be an E3 with a 6 year contract depending on what career field (AFSC- Air Force Specialty Code) you go into. When I enlisted the age limit was 28. You can also get a monetary bonus depending on what AFSC you go into.

Make sure you go in with a guaranteed job that you really want! Don't go in General. You'll most likely get a crappy AFSC that way.

Answer 5

If you sign up for 6 years you will sew on E-3 out of Basic training. I had 2 years of college and I was given E-3 out of basic. I now have my BS degree in Criminal Justice. Do not go in open general, if you do the Air Force will pick your job. Even if you have a job lined up, that is no garuntee that you will get it when you get out of basic. The contract always reads "best interest of the Air Force" Always keep that in mind.

Answer 6

You should check with your recruiter because if you sign up for 6 years you should automatically get E-2 upon graduation from Basic Training. As for the age limit - again - check with your recruiter because it used to be 27 but I think they raised it to 32 or 35.

Answer 7

Age limit is 34. You won't get promoted automatically as a 6 year enlistee but you will get a better choice of high tech school if you qualify

Answer 8

yes you can go in AF as e-3 with either a 6 year contract or colledge and yes on ge limit so enlist before your B-day unless your signing to go in a critacal field you may get a wavier

Answer 9

As the third answerer said, get everything in writing from your recruiter. Review the contract to make sure there's no double-talk or gray areas. If you have any doubts, don't sign and get it clarified.

Oh sorry, I didn't answer your question.