What study aids should I review before taking the SIFT?

SGT Patrick Ewing — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 20:02:59 -0400

I am seeking advice on what study aids I should review prior to taking the SIFT. I have been reviewing a study guide called "SIFT Study Guide: Test Prep and Practice Questions for the Army SIFT Exam", however I still feel unprepared for the test and would prefer to pass the first time. Advice from current flight officers and those who've recently passed or failed the SIFT would be helpful, thank you.

Response by PO3 Christian Brielmaier made Mar 19 at 2019 8:14 PM

PO3 Christian Brielmaier — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 20:14:42 -0400

Start with this one. Its 99 cents for the kindle version:

The Complete SIFT Study Guide: SIFT Practice Tests and Preparation Guide for the SIFT Exam https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MCW355N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xoyKCbJJCD5TR

After that hit up the helicopter flying handbook, it’s availible for free.

You can study old AFAST tests for the spacial portion.

Be familiar with Army aviation terminology. Things like which letter designates a Utility helicopter.

For simple shapes don’t rush through it. You’ll be penalized more for wrong answers than for unanswered questions.

There are a couple of free practice tests online but they were nothing like what i saw on the actual test.

This test is designed in such a way that you really can’t study. You can prepare yourself for certain types of questions, but it’s not like the ASVAB where the question banks are public knowledge.

There is one exception: the Army considers the section that measures your “Motivation” as really important. It has a very big impact on your final score. The AAIT section is the one you can study for.

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Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2019 6:37 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 18:37:28 -0400

I ordered the first two SIFT study guides off of Amazon and studied both of those. Be aware there are mistakes in one of them but they are minor. The study guides are great for getting you familiar with the test format and will really help with the aviation portions. I studied them for about two weeks and was able to score a 58 which was high enough to get selected.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2019 11:26 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 23:26:08 -0400

TC3-04.4. Get it off of APD. Read chapter 1 a few times and have a basic understanding of what it contains. Don’t become an aeronautical engineer over it. Just the simple basics

Basic level algebra word problems are good to brush up on as well. A google search will get you some good results

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 18 at 2019 3:27 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 15:27:12 -0400

With a little google-fu theres also an Air Force website I believe where you can take 2 full practice SIFT tests that are timed and all. Helped boost my confidence a bit before I took the test.