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AFOQT

AFOQT at WVU

Detachment 915 offers the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) to current and prospective officer candidates. Test dates and RSVP information can be found by clicking the RSVP button below.

RSVP for the AFOQT

What is the AFOQT?

The Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) is a standardized test used to measure verbal and mathematical aptitude relevant to specific career fields. It is also used to qualify for Pilot, Combat Systems Officer, and Air Battle Manager training and is a component of the Pilot Candidate Selection Method (PCSM) score. The AFOQT is mandatory for any cadet wishing to commission in the Air and Space Forces and should be completed by the end of December of their sophomore year.

The AFOQT takes approximately five hours to complete and contains 550 questions divided into 12 subtests:

  1. Verbal Analogies
  2. Arithmetic Reasoning
  3. Word Knowledge
  4. Math Knowledge
  5. Reading Comprehension
  6. Situational Judgement
  7. Self-Description Inventory
  8. Physical Science
  9. Table Reading
  10. Instrument Comprehension
  11. Block Counting
  12. Aviation Information
You can learn more by exploring the United States Air Force Personnel Center's website, linked below:

Pilot Candidate Selection Method (PCSM)

While the site is labeled "Pilot Candidate Selection Method," it also includes an in-depth introduction to the AFOQT as well as study materials such as sample problems and charts.*

*The resources on the website above are for self-study only. Per Air Force Instruction 36-2605, no group studying is allowed.