Aptitude area (AA) score.
The subtests for determining the composites are: General Science (GS); Arithmetic Reasoning (AR); Word Knowledge (WK); Paragraph Comprehension (PC); Numerical Operations (NO); Coding Speed (CS); Auto and Shop Information (AS); Mathematics Knowledge (MK); Mechanical Comprehension (MC); Electronics Information (EI); and Sum of Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension (VE). Current aptitude area composites used for MOS selection are as follows:
CL-Clerical-VE+AR+MK
CO-Combat-AR+CS+AS+MC
EL-Electronics-GS+AR+MK+EI
FA-Field Artillery-AR+CS+MK+MC
GM-General Maintenance-GS+AS+MK+EI
GT-General Technical-VE+AR
MM-Mechanical Maintenance-NO+AS+MC+EI
OF-Operators and Food-VE+NO+AS+MC
SC-Surveillance and Communications-VE+AR+AS+MC
ST-Skilled Technical-GS+VE+MK+MC
(The personnel proponent, with the concurrence of the Commanding General, TRADOC will recommend minimum A A score(s) for each initial entry MOS qualification. The ODCSPER must approve all AA composites and AA scores. Soldiers who meet AA score requirements in a feeder MOS qualify for progression to designated capper MOS at the appropriate decision point. Special programs or DA regulatory guidance may reflect AA scores for nonentry level MOS; however, approval must be obtained thru the MOCS process (see AR 611-1).
The relationships of AA and MOS primarily determine the selection of enlisted personnel for attendance at service schools or training center courses. While AA scores should be used as an indicator of individual strengths and weaknesses for reclassification and similar purposes, the demonstrated ability, enthusiasm, and the interests of the soldier and needs of the Army should be the dominant factors in such personnel decisions.
AA scores for an ASI will not be more restrictive than those for the associated MOS, unless DCSPER approves the request as an exception to policy.
Training specifications.
Formal training. A course of instruction that follows a program of instruction prepared or approved by the MOS proponent and taught in a structured training environment by an Army, Navy, Air Force or Marine Corps service school, Army Training Center, NCO Academy, USAR Forces School, ARNG Academy, contract training facility, or civilian training administered under contract with a proponent school or a USAR or ARNG organization. This includes Reserve Componentconfigured courses.
Civilian acquired skills (CAS). Those skills acquired through attendance at a vocational, technical or other recognized educational institute and requisite experience in those skills before enlistment. Educational achievements are verified by issuance of a diploma or certificate. AR 601-210 lists those MOS approved for the CAS program and the prerequisites for award of a MOS.
Supervised on-the-job training (SOJT). A program used only if formal training, correspondence courses, vocational/technical/college courses,contract training, or other TRADOC approved MOS producing courses are unavailable. Commanders must take advantage of professional development, MOS transition courses, refresher courses, and all other available courses to build an effective SOJT program. Both Active Army and Reserve Component SOJT Programs will include:
1. Approval to use SOJT from the first general officer in the chain of command.
2. A list of tasks to be trained that parallels the existing trainer's guide/soldier's manual task list for that particular MOS.
3. Assurance that all structured educational medias are included in the program.
4. Milestones for completion of training that require completion in a time frame equal to or greater than the time allotted for the approved mobilization course.
5. And of course evaluation measured to Army standards.
6. Course data and training facility.
Miscellaneous qualifications. Some MOS require additional qualifications for award of MOS. Each MOS is independent of each other and the proponent school must articulate the requirements for the specific MOS. Some other qualifications may include but not limited to:
(a) Security Clearance, rating.
(b) State U.S. citizenship.
(c) Identify regulatory guidance for additional requirements.
(d) Equipment qualification.
