tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663273407068572126.post9082717745135461404..comments2024-02-01T06:51:04.975-07:00Comments on an Army Linguist: Frequently Asked Questions (Please Read Before Posting a Question)Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08782416872674567654noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663273407068572126.post-74479171379041257002014-10-22T07:28:49.523-06:002014-10-22T07:28:49.523-06:00I have a question about DLI:// Do soldier get prom...I have a question about DLI:// Do soldier get promoted during that time they spend learning a language? I know some soldier go as E1-E3 to basic: Reason i am asking is because i see some language can be up to 14month in training // (I am not in any branch//sorry if this is a silly/stupid question.))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663273407068572126.post-37204013875705292612014-10-11T03:34:45.488-06:002014-10-11T03:34:45.488-06:00Hello I actually wantes say thank you so.Mich for ...Hello I actually wantes say thank you so.Mich for creating this great blog. I actually speak Punjabi and Hindi pretty well but not fluently and wanted to ask would I have a higher in learning these languages? Also are these languages in high demand?Deep Singhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08493947574064941749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663273407068572126.post-29300416115655042012014-03-23T05:26:25.601-06:002014-03-23T05:26:25.601-06:00Below is an excerpt from AR 11-6, The Army Foreign...Below is an excerpt from AR 11-6, The Army Foreign Language <br /><br />Program:B score.3–5. Approval for Defense Language Aptitude Battery reevaluation<br />a. Personnel may be reevaluated on the DLAB up to two times after a 6 month waiting period each time, if they have not achieved the minimum qualifying score (95) on the initial test or first retest.<br />b. Requests for more than two retests. Requests for exceptions to the waiting period, and requests to retest after attaining the minimum score or higher, should be sent to Commander, AHRC (AHRC–PDE), 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332–0472.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663273407068572126.post-27533343753634284072014-03-03T10:59:15.206-07:002014-03-03T10:59:15.206-07:00hi. i am 11B. I just took DLPT. I got level 3 on r...hi. i am 11B. I just took DLPT. I got level 3 on reading anf level2+ on listening. i am trying to get top secret clearance. but i heard that it will take one year to let me get top secret clearance. is there anyway to let me reclass to 35p before i get top secret clearance? i stayed in infantry unit 4 years already. i can not wait to get out my unit. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15409007140443547308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663273407068572126.post-27486492514813477732014-02-21T08:08:33.620-07:002014-02-21T08:08:33.620-07:00What are the most common duity stations for 35P - ...What are the most common duity stations for 35P - portuguese? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663273407068572126.post-61099146038441137102014-01-27T17:45:17.801-07:002014-01-27T17:45:17.801-07:00Can't hurt man, good luckCan't hurt man, good luckJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08782416872674567654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663273407068572126.post-42930716558055251742014-01-27T17:38:17.013-07:002014-01-27T17:38:17.013-07:00I see. I only ask because I'm also an E7 and ...I see. I only ask because I'm also an E7 and was wondering how the reclass process went. I understand they rarely take E7s but according to the latest in/out calls, they will make exceptions for certain languages. I guess I'll drop the 4187 and see what happens. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663273407068572126.post-55699787297877948772014-01-27T17:25:55.671-07:002014-01-27T17:25:55.671-07:00No problem, and I decided not to submit the 4187 s...No problem, and I decided not to submit the 4187 so I'm still a 35MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08782416872674567654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663273407068572126.post-55401111514341063462014-01-27T17:08:26.983-07:002014-01-27T17:08:26.983-07:00Just wanted to say thanks for the example 4187. B...Just wanted to say thanks for the example 4187. By the way, are you still a 35M or did your request get approved?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663273407068572126.post-3797126344592127832013-12-19T08:26:01.958-07:002013-12-19T08:26:01.958-07:00Well what you need to understand is that the Army ...Well what you need to understand is that the Army doesn't slot Soldiers by language. So a Russian linguist doesn't necessarily get stationed anywhere specifically unless it's a nominative assignment. What I mean by that is, you could go to 4th Infantry Division and deploy to Iraq as a Russian linguist. The Army doesn't really care what language you are, unfortunately. They just assign you an interpreter.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08782416872674567654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663273407068572126.post-87475525342304180062013-12-13T19:42:26.366-07:002013-12-13T19:42:26.366-07:00Hi, I'm a russian crypto linguist in the marin...Hi, I'm a russian crypto linguist in the marine corps and I'm about to hit the end of my 5 year enlistment. I can't stand being in the marine corps but want to advance as a linguist so I'm looking into reenlisting in the Army. Do you know where russian linguists in the army get stationed besides fort meade? And have you ever herd of anyone reenlisting as a linguist from another branch? ThanksDWelshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08216920144953021466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663273407068572126.post-72747927949780605332013-09-16T18:07:41.057-06:002013-09-16T18:07:41.057-06:00Thank you sgt, My career counselor does not know
...Thank you sgt, My career counselor does not know<br /><br />My other question is am I able to take the test again?<br />I looked online and I didn't get enough informationAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663273407068572126.post-64496096090573705312013-09-16T10:56:13.377-06:002013-09-16T10:56:13.377-06:00Chinese is just as needed as Arabic right now.Chinese is just as needed as Arabic right now.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08782416872674567654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663273407068572126.post-24216830061263404412013-09-16T10:55:57.795-06:002013-09-16T10:55:57.795-06:00Usually only assigned critical ones unless you are...Usually only assigned critical ones unless you are already proficient.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08782416872674567654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663273407068572126.post-83353755280276104082013-09-16T10:55:43.699-06:002013-09-16T10:55:43.699-06:00Thanks for your support!Thanks for your support!Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08782416872674567654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663273407068572126.post-79536346084896643652013-09-16T10:55:32.820-06:002013-09-16T10:55:32.820-06:00Like the others here, sorry for the delay, I was d...Like the others here, sorry for the delay, I was deployed.<br /><br />- You probably won't have time at AIT (you're probably already graduating soon, haha, sorry again for the delay). I'd just take it at your first duty station. Most 35Ms are in language-coded billets, even though the Army doesn't actually use or slot people based on language codes, if that makes sense.<br /><br />- Yes, you do OPI on several occasions in the DoD. First is upon graduation from DLI. Also if you go to DLI as a Military Language Instructor (MLI). Lastly, if your language does not have a valid DLPT. Otherwise the OPI is almost unheard of. For example, I have certified annually since 2005 and have only taken an OPI once (for graduation).<br /><br />- No to your last question, you must be proficient in the DLPT. It is the only acceptable qualification for payment purposes. Conversely, upon getting out of the Army, some government services do not recognize the DLPT and require the State Department or whatever exam.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08782416872674567654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663273407068572126.post-84687365246018656252013-09-16T10:52:14.012-06:002013-09-16T10:52:14.012-06:00Byron,
Sorry for the delayed response, I was depl...Byron,<br /><br />Sorry for the delayed response, I was deployed, and just returned.<br /><br />To receive anything above a 3/3, you must request and be granted to take the advanced DLPT. The requirement to take that DLPT to is to have scored a 3/3 on the regular DLPT. The minimum passing score on the advanced is a 3/3.<br /><br />At DLI you receive a rating in listening, reading, and oral (it's not based on GPA) based on the DLPT. The highest you can still score is a 3/3. Then you can request to take the higher exam.<br /><br />I've actually never known someone to do this.<br /><br />Right now there are no direct commission requirements to Warrant because with the downsizing there are no direct commissions. The last time I heard of direct commissions were in 2006, they direct commissioned 35Ms into 351M. They were actually recruiting SIGINT warrants into the HUMINT field.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08782416872674567654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663273407068572126.post-2929830214436059522013-09-16T10:49:22.394-06:002013-09-16T10:49:22.394-06:00Honestly, I don't know much about waivers. The...Honestly, I don't know much about waivers. The Army changes it's policies so frequently that it's hard to say for sure. Like if one person received a waiver, I couldn't tell you if you could, in fact, receive a waiver as well. Your best bet is to talk to your career counselor.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08782416872674567654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663273407068572126.post-6525478062776433602013-09-12T21:44:36.705-06:002013-09-12T21:44:36.705-06:00I was wondering if there still exist point waivers...I was wondering if there still exist point waivers for the DLAB I am trying to reclass, (scored a 104), if so how do I get this started Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663273407068572126.post-64245003763666150282013-08-09T11:08:11.568-06:002013-08-09T11:08:11.568-06:00I am an old guy (retired Jan 87).
I can not find ...I am an old guy (retired Jan 87).<br /><br />I can not find a reference to what were the requirements for the award of Language proficiency ratings. I remember that to be eligible for a 5/5, 5/4, 4/5 rating one had to be categorized as a Native Speaker. I do not recall what were the pre-requisites for the Army to categorize someone as a Native Speaker of a specific language.<br /><br />Could you help me out on this?<br /><br />If my memory serves me correctly, a proficiency rating of 5/5, 5/4, 4/5 regardless of Language Proficiency Exam scores required being categorized as a Native Speaker.<br />Ratings of 4/4, 4/3, 3/4 regardless of Language Proficiency Exam scores also had additional Native Speaker or a hybrid near native requirement.<br /><br />When I went to DLI/FLC (back 4 decades ago), the highest awarded ratings upon graduation were 3/3.<br />If you completed the course with a grade point average of 93% through 100% you were awarded a 3/3.<br /><br />Additionally, one of the basic requirement to apply for a Direct Appointment to Warrant Officer (Decades ago) was to have a minimum 3/3 rating.<br /><br />Any information would be appreciated.<br /><br />I was a 98G4LCMC8 and as a Chief Warrant Officer a 988A - Voice Intercept Technician.<br />However, like I mentioned, that was decades ago.<br /><br />Thank you for your time.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12166893116295009445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663273407068572126.post-33839393124759178102013-05-10T03:21:49.964-06:002013-05-10T03:21:49.964-06:00SFC J,
I am a Future Soldier going active as a 35...SFC J,<br /><br />I am a Future Soldier going active as a 35M, currently in the DEP and shipping soon. I am coming in with three foreign languages and smoked the DLAB, but after reading this post, it sort of deflated my hopes of doing anything with either the languages I currently have, or the prospect of getting sent for another.<br /><br />That said, I wanted to post and send a sincere thank you for writing out these FAQs and providing this info; I've been met with quite a lot of misinformation out there dealing with linguists/language, and these more or less answered some of my central questions.<br /><br />Despite 35M not being slotted by language, I would still like to take DLPTs and be coded for them if possible, if nothing else than to show up as an additional qualification in the ERB or something. I had a couple of related questions:<br /><br />- When would you recommend taking the DLPT(s)? it sounds like quite a time-crunch to take them, at least from what you mention at Ft. Bliss. Would there be time at AIT or should I wait?<br />- Have you ever done an OPI as part of your language qualification, and if so, any tips or info you can provide?<br />- Any chance that other internationally-recognized language proficiency certifications (i.e. the European framework - C2, etc.) can be used to demonstrate proficiency? Shot in the dark on that one..I am thinking DLPTs/OPI would be the only thing that matters, since it follows the ILR proficiency scale..or vice-versa, whichever came first.<br /><br />Thanks for your time.FS35Mhttps://forums.goarmy.com/people/betterxdaysnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663273407068572126.post-90410916723659509152013-04-02T05:45:16.627-06:002013-04-02T05:45:16.627-06:00Nice blog SFC J! This has been needed for a while ...Nice blog SFC J! This has been needed for a while now!anonymous linguisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08718453743544137715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663273407068572126.post-10449472158683351672013-02-28T10:45:10.525-07:002013-02-28T10:45:10.525-07:00Im on my reenlisment window and i want to reclass ...Im on my reenlisment window and i want to reclass as a linguist but i really want to be a spanish linguist.. when u reclass do you have the chance to pick a language or do you just get assingned to a critical one ? <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01605307788460167507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663273407068572126.post-40616200414009059042013-02-02T22:01:02.553-07:002013-02-02T22:01:02.553-07:00Hi, SFC J. Thank you for setting up this website. ...Hi, SFC J. Thank you for setting up this website. I am a naturalized citizen orginally from Taiwan. I speak and write Chinese fluently. I also have a college degree. I am very interested in becoming a linguist in the army and possibly working for intelligence agencies in the future. Does the army needs linguist that knows CHinese now? I read the official webpage stress the need of Arabic language, but not CHinese. And do you know what works the Linguist in Chinese might do? I love to listen to any advice you give me too. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663273407068572126.post-78734285064352213642012-12-04T16:13:05.173-07:002012-12-04T16:13:05.173-07:00As I mentioned in this particular blog post, I am ...As I mentioned in this particular blog post, I am not the one to ask about waivers. You need to see your Career Counselor.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08782416872674567654noreply@blogger.com