R 211442Z OCT 24 MARADMIN 495/24 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC I/-/-// SUBJ/IMPLEMENTATION OF DEFENSE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST 5-COMPUTER ADAPTIVE (DLPT5-CA) FOR RUSSIAN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TESTING// REF/A/MSGID:DOC/DODI/YMD:20220630// NARR/REF A IS THE DOD INSTRUCTION ON THE DOD LANGUAGE TESTING  PROGRAM, DODI 5160.71. POC/I. G. GEBHART/GYSGT/MCFLP, DC I/EMAIL:  [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Purpose. This MARADMIN announces the  implementation of the Defense Language Proficiency Test 5-Computer  Adaptive (DLPT5-CA) as the official test for Foreign Language  Proficiency Bonus (FLPB) certification for Russian. The DLPT5-CA,  currently in pilot phase, will replace the conventional DLPT5  assessments. Marines who take the Russian DLPT5-CA during FY25 may  request a waiver to record their previous score as their official  score for FLPB eligibility. 2. Background. The DLPT5-CA for Russian is designed to provide a  more accurate assessment of language proficiency across all ranges  in a shorter timeframe. A study to equate DLPT5-CA scores with  conventional DLPT5 scores will begin on 30 September 2024 and may  last up to 12 months, subject to sample size requirements. 3. Execution. 3.a. Examinees for Russian will be randomly assigned to either the  conventional or adaptive test during the equating study. The  DLPT5-CA will feature an improved format designed to assess language proficiency more effectively and efficiently, with fewer questions  and no option to skip or return to prior questions. 3.b. In accordance with ref (a), Marines who have previously taken  the conventional Russian test may petition the Foreign Language  Program to select the most favorable score -- either from the  conventional or adaptive test -- as their official score for FLPB  eligibility for a period of 12 months. This waiver will apply to  tests taken through 30 September 2025, ensuring no penalties for  those participating in the adaptive test should score adjustments be necessary. 4. Direct all questions to the MARADMIN POC. 5. Release authorized by LtGen Melvin G. Carter, Headquarters Marine Corps, Deputy Commandant for Information.//