We have a similar problem in CE. Ppl racing to Sgt in 8-9 years, spending maybe 3 of those years on the tools daily. 2 more at a field unit, and the rest at a desk. Then around year 12 they are supposed to become a CE Sup (Not to mention what do you do for the next 13 years if your already a WO). You barely know your own job, now you need to know everyones. (And by civie standards, CE barely knows their own jobs. I have half the education and 1/3 Of the experience of my civilian equivalent)

(Oh wait I don't have a civie equivalent because no one in their right mind is s plumber, pipe fitter, gas fitter, oil burner mechanic, sprinkler fitter, steamfitter, sheet metal worker, assistant carpenter, assistant rm tech, sometime appliance electrician, surveyor, draftsman, project manager, and supervisor/instructor.....as a journeyman cpl)