APT - Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT)

Soldiers who need to improve their original ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) score may be administered the AFCT via the online iCAT. The iCAT replaces the paper-based version of the Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT). Soldiers may not be given the AFCT earlier than six months after the date of their MEPS ASVAB exam. The AFCT must be administered in its entirety.

• AFCT Retests. There is no limit on how many times a Soldier can retake the AFCT but may not take the AFCT any earlier than six months from the previous AFCT.
• Exceptions to Policy (ETPs). All ETPs for ARNG Soldiers MUST be processed through the Soldier's State Education Office to NGB. Contact your Education Office for a current copy of the ETP sample memo.
• Retests earlier than six months after the previous test require an approved ETP.
• ETP requests must include the number of times the Soldier has taken the AFCT, the dates of the tests and the General Technical (GT) scores obtained. Further, requests must document the preparations the Soldier has to taken to improve his or her scores. The AFCT may not be used as a practice test.
• The new scores obtained upon completion of the AFCT will replace your previous ASVAB/AFCT; no exceptions.
• AFCT Preparation Course. The Online Academic Skills Course (OASC) is designed to help Soldiers prepare for the AFCT. This course is self-paced and customized based on your answers on a pre-assessment. Lessons utilize interactive exercises such as drag-and-drop matching, video game-style multiple choice, and dynamic flash cards. Quizzes and practice problem sets also help students gauge their mastery of the material. Lessons include the following areas: reading comprehension, math, and vocabulary. The OASC is available to all ARNG Soldiers.