The OPI assesses a soldier's spoken language abilities, which is essential for assigning them to roles that require effective communication in a foreign language.
For a role that requires understanding spoken language, the listening comprehension portion of the DLPT will be the most critical.
Arabic is a critical language for many military operations, and soldiers assigned to linguist roles in this language would be required to take and pass the DLPT.
A DLPT score in the 2-3 range indicates that the soldier has professional working proficiency, meaning they can effectively communicate in most situations encountered in professional settings.
The DLPT is specifically designed to assess how well a soldier can understand and use a foreign language, which is critical for roles that require language skills.
