What is the minimum score required to be a linguist in the military, and what are scores required for each of the languages? Thanks!
2007-08-30 07:45:42 · 8 answers · asked by lindsrad 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The test isn't that hard, but it's wierd. I took it about 7 years ago, and am currently studying my 2nd foreign language at DLI. It is DEFINITELY the most rewarding career in the military, and the best way to learn a foreign language.
2007-08-30 08:11:04 · answer #1 · answered by pobept 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the Service branch.
85 for a Category I language (Dutch, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish)
90 for a Category II language (German)
95 for a Category III language (Belorussian, Czech, Greek,
Hebrew, Persian, Polish, Russian, Serbian/Croatian, Slovak, Tagalog [Filipino], Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese)
100 for a Category IV language (Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean)
The Air Force Navy and Marine Corps require a minimum score of 100 on the DLAB for all languages, although the Marine Corps will waiver it to a 90 for Cat I and II languages.
Each service also has a higher minimum score for individual languages.
2007-08-30 09:18:40 · answer #2 · answered by jeeper_peeper321 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on which branch you are joining. the DLAB test isnt based on one specific language, its a conbination of a whole bunch of letters, numbers, and symbols. they give you a word like dog, give you the "correct" way to pronounce the word and tell you it means bran. the DLAB doesn't measure your abilities in a specific language, its your ability to learn a language. the whole test goes pretty fast. there are 4 parts of the test and all require you to learn a different part of this made up language and be able to memorize it as they build on to it every couple of questions. make sure to avoid loud noises for at least a week prior to taking the test. it will give your ears a chance to rest and be prepared. if you havent already been to MEPS, it could also be the deciding factor whether or not you pass the hearing test (because that thing is hard!) before i took the DLAB i did a lot a research. one website that helped was http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/joiningup/a/dlab.htm
good luck!
2007-08-30 09:23:13 · answer #3 · answered by drador08 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call a Army/Navy recruiter. You have to show fluency in the language. That means reading, writing, and speaking. Also, the DLAB. Part of the actual test is a made up language and it tests your ability to use it. It is extremely tough. Ask the professionals questions on this one. You want to make sure you get the correct answer.
2007-08-30 07:55:08 · answer #4 · answered by bonstermonster20 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what Branch? Navy will only consider you for CTI if you score at least a 100 on the DLAB, and they really only want you if your score 105 or higher.. for the Cat 5 languages, to include Persian, Farsi and Mandarin.
2007-08-30 09:30:44 · answer #5 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The minimum scores on the DLAB is 100 with 90
being waiverable. The highest possible score is 176!!!
2007-08-30 07:56:57 · answer #6 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not sure on exactly what scores put you where, but you have to get over a 100 to be eligable for all languages. The best advise to give someone that is about to take it is to get plenty of rest and a good breakfast before taking it. you can't study for it as all the info you are going to be tested on they give you.
2007-08-30 08:54:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
MY ASVAB AFQT was 51.... people get big headed over their ASVAB scores... it's doesn't matter if your AFQT is 99 & choose Security Forces as you job since security forces General score is only a 33 or 35... If you get one of those "top of the line job" then a 99 looks good lol
2016-05-17 08:00:46 · answer #8 · answered by allyson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋