AFOQT test-day checklist
Everything for the day itself on one page: what to bring, the order and timing of the subtests, pacing for the speed sections, and the night-before routine.
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What's on the checklist
- The night before: sleep, food plan, directions — no new material.
- What to bring: photo ID and whatever your Test Control Office or detachment asked for in your scheduling message.
- The 12 subtests in order with time limits, and where the breaks fall.
- Pacing for Table Reading (~10 s per question), Instrument Comprehension (~12 s) and Block Counting (~9 s).
- Answer everything — there's no guessing penalty on the AFOQT.
FAQ
What should I bring to the AFOQT?
Photo ID and anything your test site asks for in its scheduling instructions — requirements vary by site, so follow those first.
Is there a break during the AFOQT?
Yes. The published schedule includes a 10-minute break in Part A and a 15-minute break between Parts A and B.
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