I'm often asked about the details of the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB), the test the military services use to measure aptitude to learn a foreign language. My own experience with taking the DLAB was several years ago, but a friend who took the test just recently, was kind enough to share his experience with me  PA3166U-1BRS , PA3331U-1BRS , PA3098U-1BRS , PA3084U-1BRS , PA3399U-1BRS , PA3395U-1BRS , PA3250U-1BRS .

There are several jobs in the military which require fluency in a foreign language. DOD uses two primary tests to determine whether or not someone can obtain one of these jobs.

The first test is the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT). This test is designed for individuals who are already fluent in a specific foreign language needed by the military. Quite simply, it tests the individual's current knowledge of a specific language. The test results in a language proficiency rating of 0, 0+ 1, 1+, 2, 2+, or 3, with three being the highest Sony VGP-BPS5 battery , Sony VGP-BPS8 battery , Sony VGP-BPS9 battery , Sony VGP-BPS10 battery . The newest verion of the DLPT (version V) measures language ability on a scale of 0 through 5+, but it will be a few years before this version is available for all tested languages.

The version of the test commonly given at locations other than the Defense Language Institute, measures only reading and listening ability.

However, most people trying to obtain a job which requires foreign language proficiency, are not currently fluent in a needed language. In that case, DOD uses the Defense Language Aptitude ThinkPad R50 , ThinkPad R51 Series , FRU 08K8193 , 92P1060  (or DLAB) to measure one's aptitude to learn a foreign language.