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AFOQT Study Guide

What’s the AFOQT?
What’s on the AFOQT?
How to Register
AFOQT Scores
Retaking the Exam
Online AFOQT Prep Course
FAQs

What’s the AFOQT?

The Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) is used by the US Air Force to evaluate the skills and knowledge of potential recruits. You have to pass the test before you can become an Air Force officer.

AFOQT vs. ASVAB

While the AFOQT might sound similar to the ASVAB, there are some key differences.

The ASVAB is more of a general widespread test used by the US military to determine eligibility and potential career paths in all branches of the military. The AFOQT is specifically for those interested in the Air Force.

Learn more about the ASVAB

What’s on the AFOQT?

Questions: 516
Time limit: 3 hours and 23 minutes

The AFOQT contains a total of 516 multiple-choice questions, and the test is timed at 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Let’s take a closer look at the different subtests of the AFOQT.

1. Self-Description Inventory (Unscored)
240 questions | 45 minutes

The Self-Description Inventory section is just a personality assessment, so there no actual score involved. You’ll be asked questions about your behaviors, preferences, and attitude toward certain things and situations.

The idea behind this section is to measure the “Big Five” personality traits (neuroticism, agreeableness, conscientiousness, extraversion, and openness) and Machiavellianism.

2. Verbal Analogies
25 questions | 8 minutes

This section tests your ability to recognize relationships between pairs of words, so you’ll need to have a solid grasp of synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, and other word relationships. You’ll be asked to pick the word pair that best matches a given relationship.

3. Arithmetic Reasoning
25 questions | 29 minutes

This section focuses on basic arithmetic concepts like percentages, ratios, and some algebra. The questions are generally based on practical problem-solving skills like budgeting or time calculations.

You won’t be able to use a calculator at any point during this section.

4. Word Knowledge
25 questions | 5 minutes

This section tests your vocabulary and our ability to determine the meaning of words using context clues. Basically, these questions are making sure you can communicate at a level needed for the Air Force.

5. Math Knowledge
25 questions | 22 minutes

This section focuses on slightly more complex math than the Arithmetic Reasoning section. You’ll be tested on your knowledge of geometry, higher-level algebra, and basic statistics.

You won’t be able to use a calculator at any point during this section.

6. Reading Comprehension
25 questions | 24 minutes

This section tests your ability to fully understand passages of text. You should be able to find the main idea(s) and draw inferences from the passages you read.

7. Situational Judgment (Unscored)
16 questions | 35 minutes

This section gives you multiple scenarios to read through and answer questions about. The questions will test your ethical reasoning skills and leadership qualities.

8. Physical Science (Unscored)
20 questions | 10 minutes

This section covers high-school physical science concepts (physical laws, simple machines, force, work, etc.).

You won’t be able to use a calculator at any point during this section.

9. Aviation Information
20 questions | 8 minutes

This section tests our knowledge of aviation concepts, from basic aerodynamics and terms to flight mechanics and aircraft operations.

10. Instrument Comprehension
25 questions | 5 minutes

This section focuses on your ability to read and interpret aircraft instruments (altimeters, magnetic compasses, etc.).

Each question provides two dials, and each answer choice is an airplane in flight. You’ll need to determine which of the four airplanes is closest to the position indicated by the two dials.

11. Table Reading
40 questions | 7 minutes

This section tests your ability to quickly and accurately locate and interpret information on simple xx-yy-axis graphs.

For each question, you’ll be given an X-axis and a Y-axis value. Your job is to find the block where the column and row intersect and see what number appears there.

12. Block Counting
30 questions | 5 minutes

This section is all about spatial reasoning. For each question, you’ll be shown a group of 3D blocks. You then have to determine how many blocks are surrounding one highlighted block.

How to Register

To begin the registration process, you’ll need to contact an Air Force recruiter. The recruiter will run a background check to see if you are eligible, at which point you can schedule a testing appointment.

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AFOQT Scores

The AFOQT uses composite scores based on percentile ranks. Here’s what this means:

Composite Scores

The 12 AFOQT subtests are grouped into six categories to create six composite scores. The first three categories are based on specific Air Force roles, while the others are based on broader skills.

Pilot
Combat Systems Officer (CSO)
Air Battle Manager (ABM)
Academic Aptitude
Verbal (minimum qualifying score = 15)
Quantitative (minimum qualifying score = 10)

Percentile Ranking

Each composite score is reported as a percentile rank, ranging from 1 to 99. This tells you how well you performed compared to a reference group of other test-takers. For example, a Pilot score of 80 means you scored better than 80% of those in the reference group.

Retaking the Exam

If you didn’t get a passing score on your first try, that’s okay! You can retake the test after a 90-day waiting period.

Keep in mind that you will only have three attempts to take the test.

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FAQs

How hard is the AFOQT?

The test is somewhat challenging, with many test-takers noting how difficult some of the time constraints are.

How many times can you take the AFOQT?

You can take the test up to three times, but the third attempt must be approved by a base commander.

What are good AFOQT scores?

Different branches of the Air Force may have different score requirements, but it’s safe to assume you need composite scores of at least 60.

Can you use a calculator on the AFOQT?

No, you won’t be able to use a calculator on the test.

How long is the AFOQT?

The test is timed at 3 hours and 23 minutes, but your testing session will last about 5 hours.