R 181336Z MAR 25 MARADMIN 135/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP// SUBJ/UPDATE TO RECRUITER RETEST RESTRICTIONS FOR THE ARMED FORCES CLASSIFICATION TEST// REF/A/MSGID: DOC/MCO/YMD: 20140204// REF/B/MSGID: MSG/MARADMIN/264/24// NARR/REF A IS MCO 1230.5C, CLASSIFICATION TESTING.// POC/R. A. HELM/CAPT/CMC (MPA)/TEL: COM 703-784-9070// EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/B. S. BRAVO/SSGT/CMC (MPA)/TEL: COM 703-784-9070// EMAIL: [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. This MARADMIN updates policy for Marine Corps Recruiters and Liaisons regarding Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT) retesting and waiver requests. 2. Background. Per reference (a), prior policy restricted Recruiters and Liaisons to a single retest while assigned to recruiting duty, requiring Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) G-3 and Headquarters Marine Corps Test Control (MPA) approval. Retesting was prohibited within six months of reassignment, and waivers for early retests were not authorized. 3. General. Effective immediately, Recruiters and Liaisons will follow the same AFCT retest policy as the Fleet Marine Force per references (a) and (b). The following restrictions are rescinded: 3.a. The one-time retest limit while on recruiting duty. 3.b. Requirement for MCRC G-3 approval before MPA authorization. 3.c. Six-month waiting period after reassignment. 4. Retest Request Process 4.a. Standard Retest. Marines may test once every six months without a waiver but no more than twice per calendar year. All retests require a Command Authorization Letter (see 4a). 4.b. Waivered Retest. A waiver request to test before six months (but no sooner than 90 days) requires: 4.b.1. A letter from the first O-5 Commander in the Marine’s chain of command (District Commanding Officer for Recruiters and Liaisons). 4.b.2. A certificate of completion from an approved preparatory course (see 4c). 4.b.3. MPA approval. 4.c. Exceptions. In cases beyond a Marine’s control (e.g., MOS closure, deployment), the training certificate requirement is waived. 4.d. Restrictions. Waiver requests for tests before 90 days will not be considered. 5. Approved Preparatory Course Certificates for Waiver Requests: 5.a. DANTES: https:(slash)(slash)dantes.peterson.com 5.b. March2Success: https:(slash)(slash)www.march2success.com 6. Per reference (a), any courses or materials that directly train to the AFCT, including the FAST Army Test and Basic Skills Education Program, are prohibited. 7. In accordance with MCO 1230.5C (Classification Testing), Marines who compromise AFCT integrity will be reported to MPA and their command will conduct an investigation. Findings will be reviewed for adjudication by the District Commanding Officer with MCRC G-3 endorsement. 8. Submit requests or questions to MPA at [email protected]. 9. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force. 10. Release authorized by Brigadier General David R. Everly, Director, Manpower Plans and Policy Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//