If you have some college and not a degree can do you still have a chance of being higher rank

Yes. At least I know that's the case with the Army. I just enlisted, and I got bumped up a rank for my college. I don't have a degree, but I have 44 units. It got me up to E-2. I should also note that a lesser number of units will also work. I think the minimum for a rank up is 30 units. Someone please correct me if that is wrong.

How about the Marines?

E-2 in the Marine Corps.

Does any one know how it works with the Air Force?

I would guess the same as any other branch of service. They all have the min/max requirements to get a certain rank. I know in the USMC the highest rank you can graduate boot camp is as a Lance Corporal. Generally that will be the contract PFC that is the Platoon Honor Grad.

Do you have that info close by?

www.marines.com lol. Not trying to yank your chain. No I do not have the hard facts on hand. Call up your local recruiter and ask them to be certain.

Originally Posted by Renegade

Do you have that info close by?

You won't go far if you can't show a little inititive. Try doing a search on this site as well as through Google.

We aren't here to spoon feed you information, you have to put a little effort out yourself. Researched questions will always get the best replies. This is directed at everyone asking questions, not just you.