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Army Personnel Testing (APT)

Overview

APT encompasses standardized tests used to determine eligibility for specialized training and to support the Army's personnel selection and classification process, including language proficiency testing (Reference: AR 611-5).

 How Do I Qualify?

  • Be an active drilling member of the Army National Guard (ARNG).

 What Tests Can I Take?

  • APT offers career-enhancing exam options, such as:
  • Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT)
  • Selection Instrument Flight Training (SIFT)
  • Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT)
  • Defense Language Reading Proficiency Test (DLRPT)
  • Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB)
  • Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)

 What Are The Benefits of These Tests?

AFCT: Raise GT/Line Scores to Re-class MOS or Qualify for Officer Candidate School.

SIFT: Qualify for Aviation School.

DLPT/DLRPT/DLAB/OPI: Qualify for Foreign Language Billets and Proficiency Bonuses.

 How Do I Apply?

Application for APT is through your local State Education Office or Army Education Center.

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