If assigned to 19th Group in Texas, is there any way of knowing which foreign language I would be assigned during language phase of the Q?

2018-02-28T14:04:17-05:00

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2018 4:54 PM

2018-02-28T16:54:58-05:00

Given their AOR, probably something from Europe or SE or SW Asia. (If the google search was accurate.. )

Response by 1SG Alex Larson made Feb 28 at 2018 5:09 PM

2018-02-28T17:09:26-05:00

Pass SFAS & the Q and you will find out based on your DLAB scores. Languages are assigned by Group assignment and DLAB score, you don’t get to choose (unless you can test out on a target language).

Response by CPT Nicholas D. made Feb 28 at 2018 5:34 PM

2018-02-28T17:34:18-05:00

Talk with the unit. Each unit will have a few languages that they are assigned. I was 19th in OH, and got to pick between French, Russian, or Arabic. I chose French since it was a shorter language (4 months versus 6), I had taken some French classes in HS, and I figured it had a higher retention factor (same alphabet and plenty of Latin influences in English). After multiple collegiate German courses, my français is still much better after only 4 months at SOFLTC (16 years ago). I recommend a language that you’ll be able to remember and stay proficient. Until recent language initiatives in recent years, I remember several Arabic or Russian speakers that couldn’t order a salad in a restaurant in their target language after 6 months out of the Q. French, Spanish, and German don’t carry the same Foreign Language Pro Pay (FLPP) but you probably won’t dread your next Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI). Good Luck!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2018 10:56 AM

2018-03-01T10:56:33-05:00

Will depends on your unit. But in general you can see the languages in demand by looking up the bonuses https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Foreign%20Language%20Proficiency%20Bonus

Probably Korean if they are following the current trend

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Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2018 12:53 PM

2018-03-01T12:53:07-05:00

You get to pick in NGSF units... you will have options, but odds are you can declare Spanish as your desired language and 5/19 will designate that as your language if/when you are selected at SFAS.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2018 9:22 PM

2018-03-01T21:22:46-05:00

You’re in Texas. What are the odds of Spanish?