Anyone who is above average should come out of basic as at least an E-2.
You don’t earn stripes in basic. You can earn stripes upon enlistment with college hours or being an Eagle Scout or several other avenues.
Anyone who is above average should come out of basic as at least an E-2.
Well, it's been a while since I went to USAF BMT, but you could only get a stripe or two for: College credits, Jr. ROTC, or Sign up for 6 years.
Otherwise, you come out with a slick sleeve.
Do you dispute that there is a USAF rank of E-1, AB, that is a slick sleeve?