ASTB Test Prep Course

What is ASTB Test?

The ASTB (Aviation Selection Test Battery) is the main exam used by the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps to choose applicants for their respective officer aviation program. The ASTB has undergone numerous technical updates in recent years.

Parts of the ASTB-E are used by the US Coast Guard to choose candidates for its non-aviation officer commissioning program and pilots for training.

Test Pattern

Seven subtests make up the multiple-choice computer-adaptive ASTB-E exam. These subtests assess skills that are necessary for success in officer training and careers involving aviation. Based on prior responses, the questions on the first five subtests adjust to the candidate's skill level.

Learners have the option of taking either the entire battery, which consists of seven subtests, or just the Officer Aptitude Rating (OAR) section, which consists of three subtests. Participants only need to complete the OAR section if they are not interested in a career in aviation. It will take between 1 and 2.5 hours to complete the OAR portion, and 2 to 3 hours to complete the battery.

How Do I Sign Up For The Test?

Any of the following locations can be selected for exam registrations:

1. The closest naval officer recruitment office

2. A significant university's Navy ROTC programme

3. Office for the Selection of Marine Officers

4. A military academy

The primary way to take the exam is on a computer, and there is no fee.

The OAR component can also be completed as a paper exam. The Navy or Marine Corps personnel in charge of scheduling the exam will need to be consulted regarding the delivery method. Given that both delivery strategies have produced comparable results, neither is more beneficial for test-takers.

The Test Day

You will need to show a state-issued ID and proof of your social security number when you arrive for your scheduled test appointment. Nothing else may be brought into the testing facility; all materials required for the exam will be made available to you.

Scores & Results

Students who complete only the OAR section of the exam will only receive one score, while those who finish the entire exam will receive four composite scores. Different programmes and services have different score requirements:

• OAR: Officer Aptitude Rating
• AQR: Academic Qualifications Rating
• PFAR: Pilot Flight Aptitude Rating
• FOFAR: Flight Officer Aptitude Rating

The stanine scale is used to calculate the composite scores, which range from 1 to 9. Based on how you performed in relation to other test-takers, you are given a percentile score. Therefore, if you score 5, you did better than between 40 and 60 percent of other test-takers.

The OAR is graded in one-point increments from 20 to 80, with typical scores falling between 40 and 60. The following are the minimum score requirements for each program:

You have up to two chances to retake the exam if you don't pass it the first time, but there must be at least 31 days between each attempt. Since there is a lifetime limit, you should do as much planning as you can before making your first attempt. Even if it is not your highest score, only your most recent score will be taken into account.

As soon as you finish all seven subtests, you will immediately receive a report of your results. Because the exam is computer-adaptive, each person will require a different number of questions to pass.