As a 12P, how can I best prepare for the BMST? What advice do you have?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 15:48:39 -0500

Are their any 12P Soldiers that are willing to help me prepare or provide advice for the BMST. Their is little to no information available online. I'm even considering finding a tutor to help me. My PCS window is in february and I want to make sure I have the packet completed prior too that date. I'm currently stationed at Schofield Barracks and even considered just going over to them and asking but not sure how to go about it.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 21 at 2020 5:25 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 17:25:42 -0500

Honestly, going over to the Prime Power guys in Hawaii is a great idea. I’m currently at the schoolhouse and there’s a blackboard preparation class you can enroll into. I’ve been informed that you can access it on the HRC site for 12P. If it’s not there let me know and I can get you the link to enroll into it.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 22 at 2020 9:45 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 09:45:28 -0500

There's a lot of math in the BMST. If your DEROS is in September 2021 then you are dangerously close to running out of time. You will need to pass the BMST at 70%, have a current PHA, and pass an English test as well. There's a few other requirements but those are the ones that take the longest.
Lots of math, though. From what I understand there's a whole lot of Algebra.

Response by SSG Andrew Blattel made Dec 24 at 2020 1:05 PM

SSG Andrew Blattel — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 13:05:50 -0500

Study basic algebra, trig, and physics. Also standard mechanical aptitude questions. Just Google sample problems in each subject. As a former 19D who went 12P also you got this!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2021 4:24 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 May 2021 16:24:53 -0400

I’ve actually been told to get my hands on DOE mathematics handbook VOL 1 & 2. There’s a science one as well, should anyone be interested in it. I’m just starting the packet process my self.