R 131404Z MAR 26 MARADMIN 105/26 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP// SUBJ/MARINE CORPS EMBASSY SECURITY GROUP ARMED FORCES CLASSIFICATION TEST AND DEFENSE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST// REF/A/MSGID: DOC/MCO/YMD: 20140204// REF/B/MSGID: MSG/MARADMIN/264/24// REF/C/MSGID: MSG/MARADMIN/135/25// REF/D/MSGID: MSG/MARADMIN/250/25// NARR/REF A IS MCO 1230.5C, CLASSIFICATION TESTING.// POC/B. H. RIDDLE/CAPT/CMC (MPA)/TEL: COM 703-784-9472// EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/B. S. BRAVO/GYSGT/CMC (MPA)/TEL: COM 703-432-9214// EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/A. F. GODLEWSKI/SSGT/CMC (MPA)/TEL: COM 703-784-6581// EMAIL: [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group (MCESG) personnel for the transition from paper-based Armed Forces Classification Testing (AFCT) to the web-based AFCT and for the implementation of the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT). 2. Background. Previously, AFCTs were administered via the hard-copy version to MCESG personnel. This method is outdated and no longer aligns with the Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Manpower Analysis  Branch (MPA), Test Control's modernization of testing fleet wide.  The new method for administering AFCTs to MCESG personnel is the  web-based AFCT. Additionally, the DLPT was not administered to MCESG personnel due to capability limitations. MCESG personnel are now  able to take the DLPT at their assigned locations under the  supervision of a Installation Test Administrator (ITA). 3. Policy Update. Effective immediately, all AFCT tests will be administered electronically. 3.a. All provisions within the references not explicitly modified by this MARADMIN remain in effect. Any paper-based AFCT postmarked prior to the date of release of this MARADMIN will be valid and graded. 4. Appointment of Installation Test Control Officer (ITCO)  and ITA. 4.a. An officer in the rank of O-2 (or higher), civilian GS-7 (or higher), or a NAF employee (equivalent to or higher than a GS-7) will be designated in writing as the ITCO. 4.b. An officer in the rank of O-2 (or higher), a military member with the rank of E-8 (or higher) serving as the Marine Corps Embassy Security Guard Region First Sergeant, a civilian GS-5 (or higher), a civilian contractor, or a NAF employee (equivalent to or higher  than a GS-5) will be designated in writing by the test site’s ITA. 5. For test scheduling purposes, access to iCAT is contingent on  training completion (see below) and MPA, Test Control receipt of  appointment letter. Appointment letters and required training  certificates shall be emailed to [email protected]. 6. Training Requirements: The following training courses are required for all ITCOs and ITAs.