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Education Benefits & Services

Testing Services Offered

Testing services include DLPT, DLAB, and AFCT testing for eligible military personnel.

Available Tests

Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT)

Assesses current proficiency in a specific foreign language using reading and listening components.

  • Used for language pay, validating language skill levels, or meeting MOS requirements.
  • Taken after studying or already knowing a foreign language.
  • May qualify for college credit.

Defense Language Aptitude Battery Test (DLAB)

Evaluates potential for acquiring a foreign language through audio-based and logic-focused testing.

  • Required for language-dependent MOS applications.
  • Predicts aptitude, not actual language proficiency.

Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT)

Serves as an ASVAB retake for currently serving military personnel.

  • MOS reclassification.
  • Qualify for special programs such as OCS or WOCS.
  • Improve a prior ASVAB score.
  • Meet promotion or commissioning requirements.

Army Personnel Testing Manual

Please review the testing manual before submitting a request. Sister-service testing requests may require additional steps. Requests submitted without prior authorization or that do not follow the Testing Manual may not be approved.

View Army Personnel Testing Manual

FY26 Testing Schedule

DLPT / DLAB Dates

JUL 22
SEP 23

AFCT Dates

JUL 8
SEP 9

FY27 Testing Schedule

DLPT / DLAB Dates

TBD
TBD

AFCT Dates

TBD
TBD

Register to Take a Test

You must upload a DA 4187. Select the form below that best meets your testing needs.
All tests must include a DA 4187 signed by the Unit Commander. Submit the form no later than two weeks before the scheduled test date. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
Once submitted, your DA 4187 will go through review. Your appointment is not complete until you receive an email confirmation.

Point of Contact

Mrs. Yvette Gonzalez
Education Branch Manager

Phone: 512-782-5099

Email: yvette.e.gonzalez2.civ@army.mil

Alternative Testing Locations

  • Fort Cavazos Testing Office: 254-287-7605
  • Joint Base San Antonio: 210-221-1738

Test Prep Information