Update to Recruiter Retest Restrictions for the Armed Forces Classification Test

1. This MARADMIN updates policy for Marine Corps
Recruiters and Liaisons regarding Armed Forces Classification
Test (AFCT) retesting and waiver requests.
2. Background. Per reference (a), prior policy restricted
Recruiters and Liaisons to a single retest while assigned to
recruiting duty, requiring Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC)
G-3 and Headquarters Marine Corps Test Control (MPA) approval.
Retesting was prohibited within six months of reassignment, and
waivers for early retests were not authorized.
3. General. Effective immediately, Recruiters and Liaisons will
follow the same AFCT retest policy as the Fleet Marine Force per
references (a) and (b). The following restrictions are rescinded:
3.a. The one-time retest limit while on recruiting duty.
3.b. Requirement for MCRC G-3 approval before MPA authorization.
3.c. Six-month waiting period after reassignment.
4. Retest Request Process
4.a. Standard Retest. Marines may test once every six months
without a waiver but no more than twice per calendar year. All
retests require a Command Authorization Letter (see 4a).
4.b. Waivered Retest. A waiver request to test before six months
(but no sooner than 90 days) requires:
4.b.1. A letter from the first O-5 Commander in the Marine's chain
of command (District Commanding Officer for Recruiters and
Liaisons).
4.b.2. A certificate of completion from an approved preparatory
course (see 4c).
4.b.3. MPA approval.
4.c. Exceptions. In cases beyond a Marine's control (e.g., MOS
closure, deployment), the training certificate requirement is
waived.
4.d. Restrictions. Waiver requests for tests before 90 days will
not be considered.
5. Approved Preparatory Course Certificates for Waiver Requests:
5.a. DANTES: https:(slash)(slash)dantes.peterson.com
5.b. March2Success: https:(slash)(slash)www.march2success.com
6. Per reference (a), any courses or materials that directly train
to the AFCT, including the FAST Army Test and Basic Skills
Education Program, are prohibited.
7. In accordance with MCO 1230.5C (Classification Testing),
Marines who compromise AFCT integrity will be reported to MPA
and their command will conduct an investigation. Findings will
be reviewed for adjudication by the District Commanding Officer
with MCRC G-3 endorsement.
8. Submit requests or questions to MPA at
SMB_manpower.msab.test@usmc.mil.
9. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
10. Release authorized by Brigadier General David R. Everly,
Director, Manpower Plans and Policy Division, Manpower and
Reserve Affairs.