The DLAB is
approximately two hours in length
and is divided into two major portions, audio and visual. There will be ten survey questions at the beginning of the test, which you will have 90 seconds to complete. The audio portion is approximately 80 minutes long, divided between five sections.
How difficult is the DLAB?
It consists of audio and visual sections with a max score of 164. The minimum score to pass is a 95 but receiving a good score will require you to get at least a 110. The test is difficult with
roughly 50 percent of individuals receiving a qualifying score
.
Whats a good score on the DLAB?
The Army standard for DLAB scores includes a requirement to score
95 or better
on the initial test. Those who do not score 95 or better are welcome to retest again following a six-month waiting period.
How long is a DLAB good for?
DLAB scores do not expire
. Personnel who fail to qualify for language training with a score of 95 or higher on the initial test may retest after a 6 month waiting period.
Can you fail the DLAB?
Someone failing the test or getting a low score can always retake the DLAB but
only after a wait of 6 months
. For most service members, this is too long and will cause them to miss the deadline for submitting their scores.
What does DLAB 666 mean?
Google-fu indicates that's exactly what it means: codes 666 and 999 are
used to show the test was not taken
.
When should I take DLAB?
You need to schedule the DLAB (Defense Language Aptitude Battery)
before you get to your MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station)
. You may take the test only if you're trying to get a MOS/AFSC/rating that specifically requires language training, such as a linguist, cryptology or a signals intelligence MOS.
What military job requires the highest ASVAB score?
The Air Force
has the highest enlistment score requirement of any branch of the military. If you are a high school senior or a high school graduate, you must have a minimum of 31 for an overall ASVAB score.
How do I check my DLAB score?
How do I obtain a copy of my DLAB test score? A:
Contact the Test Control Officer [TCO] at the location where you took the DLAB
.
What is the difference between DLAB and DLPT?
Developed by the Defense Language Institute (DLI), the tests differ as follows:
The DLPT measures one's proficiency in a specific foreign language
.
The DLAB measures one's ability to learn foreign languages
.
What languages does the army pay extra for?
ADDED
Chinese-Mandarin, Korean and Russian
as Enduring Languages – ONLY PMOS and Branches in AR 11-6, paragraph 4-4 are authorized to receive FLPB for Enduring Languages.
Where are DLAB scores posted?
Look in
VMPF
…it should be in the same section that contains the info for your adsvab scores. Mine's on the Education & Training page on vMPF. You can also see it on AMS (Assignment Mgmt Sys) under your combined career brief. If it all goes to hell, formal testing or your base MPF should have it.
Is 88 a good score on the Asvab?
The score is derived from the probability score on the nations 18-23 year old youth. So if you score a 44, then you scored slightly below average. If you scored a 88… then
you scored higher than 88% of all the nation 18-23 year olds probably score
.
What is Dlab test?
The Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) is
a standardized government test
, approximately two hours in length, used to determine the natural ability of armed services members to learn a foreign language.
What is a cryptologic linguist?
A cryptologic linguist is
primarily responsible for identifying foreign communications using signals equipment
. Their role is crucial as the nation's defense depends largely on information that comes from foreign languages.
What is an Asvab test?
The
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
(ASVAB) is a heavily researched and well-respected aptitude test developed by the Department of Defense. It measures a young adult's strengths and potential for success in military training.
