RETEST POLICY

Examinees that would like to improve their scores on the ASTB must wait until the 31st day following their initial attempts before taking different versions of the test. For example, an individual that takes Form 3 during their first administration must take Form 4 or Form 5 during their second testing session. A third and final attempt at Form 3, 4, or 5 is authorized on the 91st day following the first retest. These test interval requirements cannot be waived, so it is important that examinees are aware of the forms taken during previous

ILLEGAL TESTING

An examinee that retests too early or retests using a form that he or she has already taken will generate an illegal test. An illegal test means that the individual will not receive valid scores for the testing administration. On the other hand, the illegal test will still be counted against the individual’s lifetime limit.

Examinees that take the entire test battery receive 4 scores that are derived from combinations of the subtests. The following three scores are relevant to the selection of aviation candidates: The Academic Qualifications Rating (AQR) is predictive of academic performance in aviation preflight instruction (API) and primary phase ground school. The Pilot Flight Aptitude Rating (PFAR) is predictive of primary flight performance for Student Naval Aviators (SNAs). The Flight Officer Flight Aptitude Rating (FOFAR) is predictive of primary flight performance for Student Naval Flight Officers (SNFOs).

SCORING

Examinees that take the entire test battery receive 4 scores that are derived from combinations of the subtests. The following three scores are relevant to the selection of aviation candidates: The Academic Qualifications Rating (AQR) is predictive of academic performance in aviation preflight instruction (API) and primary phase ground school. The Pilot Flight Aptitude Rating (PFAR) is predictive of primary flight performance for Student Naval Aviators (SNAs). The Flight Officer Flight Aptitude Rating (FOFAR) is predictive of primary flight performance for Student Naval Flight Officers (SNFOs). Along with these three scores, individuals that take the entire test battery also receive an Officer Aptitude Rating. The AQR, PFAR, and FOFAR are standardized and reported as stanines. AQR, PFAR and FOFAR scores range from 1 to 9.

To qualify for Marine pilot you need a 4 on the AQR and a 6 on the PFAR. To qualify for Marine Naval Flight Officer you need a 4 on the AQR and a 6 on the FOFAR. The OAR is not used to determine eligibility for Marine Aviation Programs