What are the current eligible languages for FLPB?

SGT Jacky Chen — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 16:02:08 -0500

I speak Mandarin Chinese and currently serve as a 11B in the Army National Guard. Would I be eligible, should I take the DLPT?

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So I looked into this situation and was able to talk to someone at HRC. If anyone is interested, here is the link for the foreign language bonus: https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Foreign%20Language%20Proficiency%20Bonus

Current eligible languages are here: https://www.hrc.army.mil/asset/16734
Only for languages on the Payment List "A" or Payment List "B" are eligible for all soldiers, regardless of MOS. For all others, it needs to be relevant to your MOS or current assignment.

i.e. Unless we suddenly deploy against China, I am not eligible as a 11B.

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Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 26 at 2018 4:12 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 16:12:40 -0500

Here in the language portion, towards the bottom, it shows which languages currently qualify. They change from time to time and are dependent also on your ao. http://www.swcsoldier.com/welcome-swcs-soldier/helpful-information-about-sf-and-special-operations/

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Response by CSM Chuck Stafford made Feb 27 at 2018 9:00 AM

CSM Chuck Stafford — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 09:00:19 -0500

Are you in a language billet? I'm thinking no as a bang bang. That said, if you take the DLPT, you will identify yourself to big Army with a capability (if and when North Korea kicks off). Also the DLPT can be translated into college credits -- good luck

Response by SGT Jacky Chen made Feb 27 at 2018 4:03 PM

SGT Jacky Chen — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 16:03:59 -0500

So I looked into this situation and was able to talk to someone at HRC. If anyone is interested, here is the link for the foreign language bonus: https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Foreign%20Language%20Proficiency%20Bonus

Current eligible languages are here: https://www.hrc.army.mil/asset/16734
Only for languages on Payment List "A" or Payment List "B" are eligible for ALL soldiers, regardless of MOS. But looks like Chinese used to be on and is no longer there. For all other languages, it needs to be relevant to your MOS or current assignment.

i.e. Unless we suddenly deploy against China, I am not eligible as a 11B.

Foreign%20Language%20Proficiency%20Bonus