If you take the DLPT, do you get the 25 points, even if you fail?

2021-09-28T10:32:21-04:00

If take the DLPT do you get the 25 points even if you fail?

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Sep 28 at 2021 1:04 PM

2021-09-28T13:04:39-04:00

Points for any Military Course are only awarded for/after Successful completion of said instruction. In damn short words- NO and Hell No!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 28 at 2021 1:20 PM

2021-09-28T13:20:59-04:00

There's no failing, you're graded on a scale starting at 0/0. You have to score a 1/1 for points

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 28 at 2021 10:42 PM

2021-09-28T22:42:37-04:00

Failure is not an option. Plan to succeed.

Defense Language Proficiency Tests
If you are fluent in a language other than English, I highly suggest you take the proficiency test for that language. You must achieve a passing score of 1/1 in reading/speaking or listening to receive promotion points. You will receive 10 Army promotion points for each DLPT you successfully complete. These points are valid for 1 year from the month and year you earn them.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2021 8:51 AM

2021-09-29T08:51:45-04:00

AR 600-8-19
3 – 19. Civilian education
Maximum points: 135 for promotion to SGT and 160 for promotion to SSG.
f. Defense Language Proficiency Test. Twenty-five promotion points are granted to Soldiers who achieve a minimum limited working proficiency rating of 1/1 (listening, reading, or speaking) on the Defense Language Proficiency Test.
Promotion points remain valid provided the Defense Language Proficiency Test proficiency standards do not exceed 1 year (year/month) as of the point compilation month.

Cool youtube video, but when you start teaching promotion (or anything) to your Soldiers, they'll be better off just learning how to read the reg.