Interesting article by an Air Force officer about transforming the current officer/warrant/enlisted rank centric structure to one of position centric and levels.

My biggest question - when should career advancement and the need bachelor's degree intersect?

According to the author's model everyone from 0-1 to 0-10, W1 - W5 and E7 - E9 would be required to have a degree.

https://www.airforcetimes.com/opinio...rastic-change/