Excerpt from page 55. See the Resources page for the Army Regulation 600–8–19.

3–19. Civilian education

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.

last update: 16 May 2019

Before you can schedule a DLPT (language exam), you have to complete the following:

• review the sample 4187 to ensure that you complete the document correctly

• type your information into a blank 4187 (download below) following the sample

• acquire permission and CAC signature from your commander

• submit the 4187 to Education Center to schedule your language exam

NOTE: The 4187 must be typed and it must be e-sign with CAC by your commander

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