What are some of the tests they give you to determine what your aptitudes are? What kind of strengths are there and where will they lead you?
2006-08-27 12:22:23 · 8 answers · asked by fslcaptain737 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
the ASVAB is pretty much the biggie. The medical will also determine you qualifications. Testing on the ASVAB can determine whether you are repairing computers or changing the oil in jeeps.
2006-08-27 12:28:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ASVAB or Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, is the main test for entrance into the Armed Services, it test nine areas of apptitude:
General Science (GS)
Arithmetic Reasoning (AR)
Word Knowledge (WK)
Paragraph Comprehension (PC)
Mathematics Knowledge (MK)
Electronics Information (EI)
Auto & Shop (AS)
Mechanical Comprehension (MC)
Assembling Objects (AO)
Your scores will determine what jobs you are qualified for in the various branches of the military. Next is physical exams to determine you are physically capable to do what you need to do. Finally you get a chance to sit down and review the available jobs based on your scores.
2006-08-27 19:31:16 · answer #2 · answered by swordsmanoflight21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This also depends on what you are applying for. I am an officer in the Navy and I had to take a different test. One for the officer portion and another one for the aviation portion.
What are you applying for and what are your long term goals? I spend hours each week giving guidance to young people (14-21 yrs old) about joining the military and their options. You can email me and I would love to help out.
By the way, don't buy what the person said about the "cough and count to 10" That depends on what you want to do... Infantry, maybe... but most positions in the military with after service career prospects have more stringent requirements.
2006-08-27 19:46:08 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ASVAB is the main test when you are being looked at for entry into the Military Services. Depending on what your scores are in the individual sections -- then you are matched to specific skills needs areas -- all based on the needs of the service.
Do you realize that Military Personnel are undergoing training throughout their Military Careers! Yes, we constantly are being trained, cross-trained, retrained, and given opportunities to even obtain degrees and certifications from Civilian-recognized sources as well.
2006-08-27 20:44:37 · answer #4 · answered by sglmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as the army goes, the first one was called the GT score, a general IQ and aptitude exam. 100 was average in the sixties, but your score did not necessarily lead to a certain MOS. My score was hightest in my training battallion (152) and I got 11B, light weapons infantry, and sent to Vietnam. Remember, an MOS can always be changed depending upon the present need for qualifiable personnel. rat
2006-08-31 15:18:38 · answer #5 · answered by Raptor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ASVAB is the main aptitude test. The site below has more information and sample tests.
http://www.military.com/ASVAB
2006-08-27 19:38:38 · answer #6 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These days, if you can spell your name, count to 10, and hold a gun, you are pretty well set. More meat for the grinder...
2006-08-27 19:30:26 · answer #7 · answered by troythom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know they hold your balls and make you cough.
2006-08-27 19:26:52 · answer #8 · answered by tsarevitch_mikhail_aleksandr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋